Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a quick back-and-forth movement of the head, most often in a rear-end motor vehicle accident (car crash), but also from sports or falls. Symptoms can start right away or a day or two later and can include neck pain and stiffness, headaches that start at the base of the skull, sore shoulders and upper back, trouble turning your head, and poor sleep.
After you have been checked by a doctor, massage therapy from a registered massage therapist (RMT) may help to:
Treatment starts gently and is adjusted at every visit to how you are feeling.
Jaw pain after a motor vehicle accident? Whiplash can also strain the jaw joint (TMJ), causing jaw pain, clicking or headaches at the temples, sometimes days or weeks later. Learn about TMJ massage.
In Alberta, your own auto insurance accident benefits (Section B) can help pay for massage therapy after a collision, no matter who was at fault. We bill your auto insurer directly once your claim is open. Learn how motor vehicle accident (MVA) massage therapy works.
Once a doctor has checked you and ruled out a serious injury. Gentle treatment can usually start soon after.
Yes. Many people come in for ongoing neck and shoulder tension well after an accident.
After a motor vehicle accident, usually your auto insurance (Section B) once your claim is open. Otherwise, most extended health plans cover massage with an RMT, and we direct bill most insurers.
Always get checked by a doctor after a collision. Get medical help right away if you have severe neck pain, numbness or weakness in your arms, dizziness, a severe headache, confusion, or trouble speaking or swallowing.
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