How To Treat And Manage Whiplash

Treatment Of Emotional Response

Studies show psychological trauma can intensify and prolong whiplash symptoms. If after an injury you develop feelings of anxiety, depression, or anger, it is important to seek treatment immediately. A mental health professional can help you feel more optimistic about the recovery process. This has been shown to reduce the odds of an injury leaving you with chronic symptoms. Post-traumatic stress related to the incident that caused the whiplash is quite common. This is especially true of car accidents. Patients who exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress generally have greater levels of pain and a slower recovery time. This is why treatment of the emotional response to whiplash can be just as important as treating the physical symptoms.