Tag: Whiplash

5 Safe At-Home Exercises for Whiplash Recovery (And When to Stop)

Infographic illustrating 5 safe at-home exercises for whiplash recovery: Chin Tuck, Scapular Retraction, Pain-Free Neck Rotation, Upper Trapezius Release, and a single-arm 90-degree Doorway Pec Stretch. Includes a Traffic Light pain guide for safety.

Woke up with a “locked” neck? Stop guessing and start healing. Discover our therapist-approved “Unlock Your Neck” Protocol—5 safe movements to relieve stiffness at home immediately, plus the critical “Red Light” signs that mean you need to stop and see a doctor.

Does NY No-Fault Insurance Cover Physical Therapy? (The 30-Day Rule)

Close-up of hands filling out a New York State NF-2 No-Fault Benefits application form on a wooden desk. Beside the form is a physical therapy brochure and a desk calendar with "DEC 30" circled and labeled "- DEADLINE". Through a window in the background, a yellow taxi drives down a city street lined with brownstones.

It’s the number one question patients ask us after a car accident: “How am I going to pay for this?” If you live in New York, the answer is likely “No-Fault Insurance.” But there is a catch. New York has some of the best accident coverage in the country, but it also has one of the strictest deadlines. If… Read more »

Why You Have Shoulder or Upper Back Pain After a Car Accident

A woman experiencing shoulder and upper back pain in a physical therapy clinic setting.

Escaped the crash without broken bones, but now your shoulder hurts? Delayed upper back and shoulder pain is a common, hidden injury caused by the ‘Seatbelt Effect’ and bracing for impact. Learn why the pain waited to show up, how to sleep comfortably tonight, and the critical steps you must take to prevent long-term damage.

Headaches After a Car Accident: When It’s a Sign of Whiplash

Woman experiencing whiplash headache after car accident, receiving physical therapy for neck pain recovery.

A persistent headache after a car accident is one of the most common—and often delayed—signs of whiplash, even if you didn’t hit your head. This neck injury can lead to chronic pain if ignored. Learn the signs to look for and discover why physical therapy is the most effective way to treat the source of the pain, rather than just masking the symptoms.