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Portions of this information are taken from the International Chiropractic Association.

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What Can I Do to Ease the Pain Temporarily?

If you have reason to believe that you have a whiplash injury, immediately stabilize the head so that it cannot be exposed to further injury.

Apply an ice pack(s) to the area to help reduce inflammation and swelling and thereby decrease the pain. Use the ice pack(s) for periods of 20 to 30 minutes with at least a 30-minute interval between each application.

If you experience neck pain other than whiplash, do not stabilize the head because you may further stiffen the neck, reduce the range of motion and cause increased immobility. Keep you neck active and flexible.

If you have insidious, recurring pain, apply moise heat to the back of the neck and shoulders. Use the heat for periods of 20 minutes, with at least a 30-minute interval between each application.

A word of caution: these are temporary remedies and not a substitute for seeking immediate professional care.

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