It is important that your symptoms are documented with a physician as soon as possible. Begin by consulting with your primary physician, or if you don't have one go to a drop-in medical center. It is common that the symptoms of whiplash can take up to 24 hours to show-up. The severity of the whiplash can depend on many factors, and research has shown that the speed and damage to the vehicle are not indicators of how much physical injury may have occurred. Most injuries of this sort resolve within a few weeks, and after the first week you should begin to notice consistent improvements.

However, if the pain is continuing, or even getting worse, (such as the appearance of headaches), it is appropriate to ask your Doctor for a referral to physical therapy. Therapy can help decrease the inflammation, relax the muscle spasms, and support your healing by teaching you about posture, body mechanics, exercise, and stretching. Often muscles that go into spasm can create asymmetry and stress on your spine. Your Healing Bridge physical therapist is trained in gentle, noninvasive techniques to bring your spine and muscles into alignment so your healing can progress smoothly and without complications.

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