What are the treatments for a whiplash neck sprain?
Exercise your neck and keep active It may seem impossible but aim to keep your neck moving as normally as possible. If the pain is bad then you may need to rest the neck for a day or so. However, gently exercise the neck as soon as you are able. Try not to let it ‘stiffen up’. Gradually try to increase the range of neck movements. Every few hours gently move the neck in each direction. Do this several times a day. As far as possible, continue with normal activities. Medicines Painkillers are often helpful and may be recommended by your doctor. Some other treatments which may be advised include: • A good posture may help. Check that your sitting position at work or at the computer is not poor. (That is, not with your head flexed forward with a stooped back.) Sit upright. Yoga, pilates, and the Alexander technique all improve neck posture, but their value in treating neck pain is uncertain • A firm supporting pillow seems to help some people when sleeping. Try not to use more than one pi
