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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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