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Whiplash and Massage Therapy

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Massage Therapist discusses massage therapy for whiplash injuries.

Massage Therapist discusses massage therapy for whiplash injuries.

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Featuring Cecilia Borden, RMT

Presenter: Ms. Cecelia Borden, Massage Therapist, Vancouver, BC

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Whiplash & Massage Therapy

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1

Whiplash is an injury to the spine and surrounding muscles.

Explanation:

Whiplash is an injury to the spine and surrounding muscles. It is caused by a forward, backward or sideways movement that occurs after the sudden impact of a car accident.

2

Pain and stiffness from whiplash always occurs immediately after the car accident.

Explanation:

While some people experience the pain and stiffness of whiplash immediately after the car accident, symptoms can occur up to two weeks later.

3

Massage therapy can help loosen and decrease scar tissue caused by an injury.

Explanation:

By using a technique called cross-fiber friction, a massage therapist can loosen and decrease scar tissue buildup.

4

If you have whiplash, massage therapy can help you regain a partial range of motion.

Explanation:

If you have whiplash, massage therapy can help you regain a full range of motion. It can also help you reduce pain and tension.

5

Trigger point massage therapy can be an effective treatment for whiplash.

Explanation:

Trigger point massage therapy can help release tension and tight knots in the muscles.

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