🤕 What Is Whiplash — And How Can Healing Arts Physical Therapy Help?

Posted by Healing Arts Physical Therapy – Yuba City, CA

Have you been in a recent car accident and now feel stiff, sore, or can’t turn your neck without pain? You may be dealing with whiplash — one of the most common auto accident injuries.

Whiplash doesn’t always show up right away. In fact, many people feel “okay” immediately after a crash, only to develop symptoms hours or days later. Left untreated, it can lead to long-term discomfort, limited mobility, and even chronic headaches.

🚗 What Exactly Is Whiplash?

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by sudden back-and-forth motion, similar to the cracking of a whip. It often occurs during rear-end vehicle collisions, but it can also happen from sports injuries, falls, or sudden jolts.

This forceful motion strains or tears soft tissues like:

• Neck muscles

• Tendons and ligaments

• Intervertebral joints

• Sometimes even nerves or discs

🛑 Common Symptoms of Whiplash

You may experience symptoms like:

• Neck pain and stiffness

• Headaches (often starting at the base of the skull)

• Shoulder or upper back pain

• Dizziness or blurred vision

• Limited neck motion

• Tingling or numbness in the arms

Symptoms may appear within 24–72 hours, and mild cases can linger for weeks — or evolve into chronic pain if not properly managed.

💪 How Healing Arts Physical Therapy Can Help

At Healing Arts PT, we specialize in post-accident recovery and whiplash rehabilitation in Yuba City. We provide:

👐 Personalized Evaluations

Our licensed physical therapists assess your neck movement, posture, muscle tension, and neurological signs to pinpoint the true source of your symptoms.

🧠 Gentle, Effective Treatment

We use proven techniques to reduce pain and restore movement safely:

• Manual therapy to release tight muscles and joints

• Joint mobilizations and spinal alignment techniques

• Postural correction to reduce stress on healing tissues

• Restorative exercises to rebuild strength and stability

• Traction and stretching to relieve nerve pressure and improve mobility

⏱ Same-Day Appointments

Whiplash is most treatable when addressed early. That’s why we offer same-day evaluations to get you started right away.

📍 Why Yuba City Residents Trust Us

Healing Arts PT has helped hundreds of people safely return to work, driving, and daily life after auto injuries. Our team understands how to:

• Work with auto insurance or attorney referrals

• Provide clear documentation

• Ensure your care is personalized and comfortable

Whether your injury is new or lingering from a past accident, we can help you heal the right way.

📞 Ready to Get Relief?

Call (530) 329-8490 

We proudly serve Yuba City, Marysville, Beale AFB, and surrounding areas — and we’re ready to help you get back to life pain-free.