Treatment for whiplash aims to alleviate pain, restore range of motion, and promote healing. Common approaches include pain management through over-the-counter or prescription medications to reduce pain and inflammation, physical therapy involving stretching and strengthening exercises to improve flexibility and muscle function in the neck, chiropractic care for spinal manipulation and mobilization techniques to restore movement and alleviate pain, massage therapy for soft tissue manipulation to reduce muscle tension and improve circulation in the affected area, and heat and cold therapy through alternating applications to manage pain and reduce inflammation.
Supportive devices such as neck braces or collars may be prescribed for a short period to support the neck and limit motion, while education on proper posture, ergonomics, and exercises is often provided to prevent further injury. In some cases, corticosteroid injections into the soft tissues of the neck can provide relief, and acupuncture may also be used to alleviate pain and promote healing.
