Condition
Whiplash in West Vancouver
Whiplash is the sudden neck strain caused when your head is thrown back and forward in a collision. It is the most common car-accident injury, and it responds far better to early, guided treatment than to rest. We treat it and bill ICBC directly.
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How we treat whiplash
The old advice to rest a whiplash in a collar is out of date; the neck recovers better with early, carefully guided movement. Your physiotherapist confirms what is injured, settles the pain and protective muscle guarding with hands-on treatment, and restores movement and strength in a controlled progression. Acupuncture can ease stubborn neck tension alongside the plan. Because whiplash follows a car accident, ICBC covers the treatment and we bill it directly.
Is this you?
- Neck pain and stiffness that started within a day or two of a crash.
- Headaches that begin at the base of the skull.
- Reduced movement turning or tilting your head.
- Pain spreading into the shoulders or upper back.
- Dizziness, fatigue, or trouble sleeping since the accident.
Injured in a crash?
ICBC covers your treatment
After a car accident, ICBC pre-approves 25 physiotherapy visits in your first 12 weeks, with no referral needed. Bring your claim number and we bill ICBC directly.
See how ICBC physiotherapy works →The disciplines we use
Often more than one discipline plays a part. These are the services we reach for most with whiplash.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy in West Vancouver for back pain, joint injuries, and recovery after surgery, with no referral needed.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture in West Vancouver for pain, tension, and recovery, offered alongside physiotherapy under one roof.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology in West Vancouver. Supervised, active rehab that rebuilds strength and movement after injury.
Common questions
What patients ask most about whiplash.
- How long does whiplash take to heal?
- Most cases improve within six to twelve weeks with early, guided treatment. Recovery is slower when the neck is simply rested, because the muscles stiffen and guard. Starting physiotherapy soon after the crash gives you the best and fastest recovery.
- Should I rest my neck or keep it moving after whiplash?
- Keep it moving, within comfortable limits and guided by your physiotherapist. Prolonged rest and collars are no longer recommended for most whiplash; controlled movement settles the pain faster and prevents long-term stiffness. The assessment shows you exactly what is safe.
- Is whiplash treatment covered by ICBC?
- Yes. As a car-accident injury, whiplash physiotherapy is covered, with 25 visits pre-approved in your first 12 weeks. You can start with just a claim number, no referral needed, and we bill ICBC directly.
- My neck did not hurt until the next day. Is that normal?
- Very. Whiplash pain commonly sets in twelve to seventy-two hours after the impact as inflammation builds. A delayed onset does not mean it is minor, and getting assessed early still gives the best outcome.
Book treatment for whiplash.
No referral, no insurance bill to pay upfront, and usually an appointment inside the week. Call the clinic closest to you.
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16th Street (604) 281-3345·Ocean Walk (604) 281-3122