Whiplash
Whiplash is a condition resulting from an acceleration deceleration transfer of energy to the neck. Automobile accidents, sports injuries and occupational mishaps are events that can cause this injury.
Symptoms: Whiplash may result in boney, muscle, nerve and other soft-tissue injuries. Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) may include pain and numbness, muscle spasm, dizziness, headaches, and social & psychological issues. The condition can vary from mild to severe.
Research has shown that, with proper guidance, early return to work enhances recovery and reduces the risk of long-term disability.
RMT Treatment
Registered Massage Therapists may help:
- Decrease muscle spasm and pain
- Restore range of motion
- Improve muscle strength, endurance and tone
- Reduce headaches
- Improve function
Selected Research:
Wong, J. J., et al (2016). Are manual therapies, passive physical modalities, or acupuncture effective for the management of patients with whiplash-associated disorders or neck pain and associated disorders? An update of the Bone and Joint Decade Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders by the OPTIMa collaboration. Spine Journal, 16(12), 1598-1630.