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HOW IS WHIPLASH TREATED?Staying Active
Like sports injuries, early intervention and diagnosis is key to recovery. One of the most important aspects of whiplash management is for the patient to stay active, unless there is some serious injury that requires immobilization. Patients should not be afraid to move and be active, within reason. In addition, we will often prescribe an exercise or stretching program through our onsite rehab facility, Omni Rehab & Fitness. Our rehab and excercise programs are also fully covered by ICBC in most cases. It is particularly important to follow this program as prescribed, so that you can achieve the best long-term benefits. Chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy, and therapeutic gels are often used to help control pain and reduce the muscle spasm that results from whiplash injuries. Other physical therapy modalities, such as electrical stimulation or laser therapy may provide some short-term relief and accelerate healing. They should not, however, replace an active-care program of exercise and stretching. Spinal manipulation and/or mobilization provided by our chiropractic clinicians can also give relief in many cases of neck pain. Receiving this type of care is paramount to ensure a speedy and complete recovery from injuries.