Whiplash can happen for a variety of reasons, including sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, or even a fall down the stairs.

So what should you do if it happens?

1. Manage the initial pain

2. Get evaluated by a medical professional

3. Start moving as soon as it is appropriate

The sooner the neck begins moving appropriately, the less likely it is to become stiff and painful over the long term.

If you or someone you know has recently experienced whiplash, we would be happy to help guide you through the recovery process.

The athletes who consistently stay on the field are not necessarily the most talented or the strongest. They are usually the ones who make recovery and injury prevention a priority. Instead of waiting until pain forces them to stop, they address aches, stiffness, and movement limitations early, before they have a chance to develop into something more serious.

Before I became a physical therapist, I used to think strengthening the core meant doing crunches and sit-ups!

The reality is that sprints will have better impact on recovery for a few reasons.