Whiplash/Cervical
Sprain:
This condition occurs when the head and neck are traumatically
thrown past their normal range of motion. This is common
when someone is in a car accident as the head is thrown
backwards and then rebounds forwards. It can also occur
during sporting events or workplace accidents. The ligaments
and soft tissues supporting the bones in your neck are
stretched. This may lead to inflammation, pain, decreased
range of motion and affect your quality and quantity
of sleep.
Treatment includes:
Education about the condition and how to avoid making
it worse, which may include education on various types
of pillows, postural corrections, or hints on how to
best position yourself at work.
Therapeutic modalities to improve circulation and/or
reduce inflammation and pain such as ultrasound, laser,
interferential current, electrical muscle stimulation,
acupuncture.
Exercises to stretch or strengthen the appropriate muscles
or stabilize the joints.
Manual therapy to improve the movement in the area and
decrease pressure and tension on the nervous system.
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