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Physiotherapists are highly skilled at supporting victims of a whiplash injury, whether caused in a car accident or other situation.
The professional organisation for trained and registered physiotherapists, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, was started in 1894 by four nurses as the Society of Trained Masseuses in order to protect their profession from falling into disrepute as a result of media stories warning young nurses and the public of unscrupulous people offering massage as a euphemism for other services.
Physiotherapists will explain how you can manage the neck pain and contribute to your own recovery.
Physiotherapy for whiplash is available on the NHS and private practices throughout the country.
Your GP or local health centre will advise about procedures for accessing physiotherapy services which are usually based in a specialist department at your local hospital. You may have to wait a short time to be seen by the service but it will be free and whiplash treatment will continue for as long as needed.
If you are able and willing to pay for physiotherapy for a whiplash injury, there are a large number of physiotherapists across the UK offering treatment in dedicated physiotherapy and sports injury clinics as well as many who will treat people in their own homes.
To find a registered private practitioner within the UK, see the website Chartered Society of Physiotherapists or call 020 7306 6666.
When you consult a physiotherapist for the first time, he or she will assess how your head and neck are working and affecting your life. He will ask lots of questions, watch your movements and touch the affected area.
Recommendations for whiplash treatment depend on the length of time that has passed since the injury occurred. Any visit is likely to include exercises, which you are shown and will then continue to do yourself, and some manual therapy by the physiotherapist.
You are also likely to be given advice on posture while sitting and sleeping, including practical suggestions about pillows, lifestyle and activities to avoid. The session may also include applying hot and cold to the affected area and TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to help with any pain.
All physiotherapists have training and skills for whiplash, but some may specialise up to Masters level. Physiotherapists with a particular interest in whiplash are likely to be a member of a number of special interest groups. Members of such groups can be obtained from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
The society has suggestions for self-help while you are waiting for professional assistance:
Although the vast majority of whiplash injuries can be initially treated as above, there are some rare symptoms and if any are present you should contact a doctor or hospital immediately.
These are: memory loss or unconsciousness since the incident, severe pain in the back of the head or numbness and pins and needles in the arms or hands, arms feeling unusually heavy, continued dizziness, ringing in the ears or blurred vision, and pain lasting more than four to six weeks.
Call YouClaim now on 0800 10 757 95 to see how we can help you claim compensation after a whiplash accident.
