Condition guide
Whiplash Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy support for whiplash symptoms after a road traffic incident, workplace incident, or other sudden neck acceleration injury.
Whiplash can lead to neck pain, stiffness, headache, and reduced confidence with movement. Early assessment helps guide safe recovery and return to normal activity.
This guide is general information and does not replace a clinical assessment.
Common Symptoms
Neck pain and stiffness after sudden acceleration/deceleration injury
Headache, upper back pain, or shoulder discomfort
Reduced neck movement and movement confidence
Pain affecting sleep, work, driving, or concentration
Seek Prompt Medical Advice If You Have
Severe or worsening neurological symptoms
Fainting, confusion, or persistent visual disturbance
Severe pain that escalates significantly after trauma
Any concerning symptom progression after accident injury
If you are unsure, call NHS 111 or seek urgent medical care.
Assessment
Detailed accident and symptom timeline review
Neck movement, neurological, and functional examination
Screening for signs needing GP or urgent medical review
Structured rehabilitation plan with staged follow-up
Treatment
Early movement guidance and pain-management strategies
Neck mobility and control exercises
Progressive strengthening and activity reintroduction
Advice for return to driving, work, and routine tasks
Aftercare & self-management
At your appointment, agree which exercises to do, how often to practise them and when to review your progress.
Keep neck movement gentle and regular as advised
Avoid prolonged static positions where possible
Use pacing for work and screen-based tasks
Follow your home plan consistently between sessions
Plan your visitClinic, prices, insurance and home visits
- Your clinic & directions
- Newham clinic, Plaistow
Newham Leisure Centre, 281 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, London E13 8SD
- Self-pay
£60 for a 30-minute physiotherapy appointment.
Prices & self-pay- Health insurance
Cover depends on your plan and chosen physiotherapist.
Insurance & cash-plan guidance
Would a home visit suit you better?
If getting to the clinic is difficult, explore physiotherapy at your visit address. Suitability depends on your condition, care needs, travel and the available clinician; the clinic price and insurance arrangements above do not automatically apply to home treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I rest completely after whiplash?+
Complete rest is usually not recommended. Guided movement and graded activity are often part of recovery.
How long does whiplash recovery take?+
Recovery varies between individuals. We monitor progress closely and adapt treatment according to your response.
Can I be treated if this is an insurance case?+
Yes. We can support insurer, solicitor, and rehabilitation referral pathways where applicable.
Related care and guides
Further reading
For public health information, self-care guidance and advice on when to seek medical help:
About your care at Nexus: meet our physiotherapists and read our clinical governance information.