Neck Pain / Whiplash

Movement is good for you - and for whiplash

Your whole body must stay active to stay healthy.
It thrives on use. Use it or lose it!

Regular physical activity:

Permanent damage is rare. The long-term outlook is good.
Most whiplash injuries are not serious. There is usually no
serious damage to the bones, discs or nerves in the spine.
Serious injuries are nearly always detected early
Some people only develop pain a day or two after the
accident. That is a good sign. It means the damage to your
neck is not serious
Everyone knows that whiplash causes neck pain, but some
people also get low back pain. Again, there is rarely any
serious damage to the back
The acute pain usually improves within days or a few
weeks, at least enough to get on with your life
What you do in the early stages is very important. Rest for
more than a day or two usually does not help and may
actually prolong pain and disability
Your neck is designed for movement - a lot of movement.
The sooner you get your neck moving and doing your
ordinary activities as normally as possible, the sooner you
will feel better
The people who cope best with whiplash are those who
stay active, exercise their neck, and get on with life despite
the pain