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Have you recently noticed neck pain or stiffness after a car accident? It could be a whiplash-related injury, which occurs after the neck is rapidly whipped back and forth\u2013a movement known as whiplash. Fortunately, therapeutic exercises for whiplash injuries can play a critical role in helping you regain strength, mobility, and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whiplash injuries<\/a> occur because that rapid whiplash motion can strain muscles, ligaments, and tendons, leaving you with neck pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. The Go Physical Therapy Balance Mobility Aquatics & Cancer Center<\/a> team is key in treating these injuries with careful, targeted stretches and strengthening exercises. Ultimately, we want to help you return to your daily routine without discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with a whiplash injury? Keep reading to learn how therapeutic exercises<\/a> for whiplash can help you find relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing Whiplash-Related Injuries with Physical Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you come to see the Go Physical Therapy Balance Mobility Aquatics & Cancer Center team to address a whiplash injury, our first step is a comprehensive assessment. We\u2019ll evaluate your neck\u2019s range of motion, assess the strength in your upper back, and discuss the specific areas causing your pain. This allows us to create a customized plan that meets your needs, ensuring you feel better and recover efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll focus on acute pain management in the early stages, often through manual therapy techniques. This hands-on treatment, which includes techniques like carefully guiding your neck through its current range of motion, helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and prepare your body for more vigorous treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We might also use pain-relieving modalities such as electrical stimulation or ultrasound therapy. These techniques can also help facilitate the healing process, helping you maximize your rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, therapeutic exercises will form the foundation of your treatment program.<\/a> These exercises can help with immediate pain management but also address any underlying impairments that can lead to long-term discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We generally use two types of therapeutic exercises for whiplash injuries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobility Exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n