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Whiplash (cont.)

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Medical Treatment

The doctor most likely will recommend a treatment plan including a mixture of the following:

  • Neck massage

  • Neck rest

  • Bed rest

  • Ice therapy

  • Heat therapy

  • Oral pain relievers and muscle relaxers

  • Immobilization of the neck with a soft cervical collar (only a minimal benefit if any at all)

  • Early range of motion exercises combined with heat therapystarting 72 hours after the injury to restore flexibility

  • Avoidance of excessive neck strain for the next week and then increased activity as tolerated in the following weeks

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