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Whiplash from your Car Crash?
If you’re in Calgary and are suffering from Whiplash symptoms from a motor vehicle accident (MVA) or collision (MVC), we can help! Treatment to the sprained muscles or WAD (whiplash associated disorder) is best received when it begins within 10 days of the injury occurring.
Your insurance company will pay your claim for all minor injuries no matter who’s fault it is or who you choose for treatment. You don’t need to go where your insurance company suggests and you don’t need a referral to visit our physiotherapists for treatment. When you choose Bonavista you’re choosing health professionals that have some of the fastest recovery times across North America.
We direct bill all major auto insurance companies, including (but not limited to): AMA, Allstate, Alpine Insurance, Aviva, Cooperators, Cumis, Desjardins, Economical, INtact, Johnson, SGI Canada, TD Meloche Monnex, TD insurance, Cooperators, The Personal, Travelers Canada, Unifund Assurance Company, Wawanesa
Signs and symptoms of Whiplash
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Painful and reduced range of motion
- Weakness in the neck muscles
- Difficulty lifting the head off the pillow or staying upright throughout the day
- Headaches
- Often from the base of the skull
- Fatigue
- May need to rest or lie down occasionally
- Tenderness
- On the neck, upper back and shoulder areas
- Increased pain with movement
- Of the neck, upper back or shoulders
- Sensory changes
- Tingling or numbness
Whiplash Treatment
Research shows that ACTIVE treatment has better long term outcomes than passively receiving care.
Physical therapy treatment for whiplash is recommended within 10 days of injury to avoid chronic pain. There are a variety of pain management strategies (such as heat or ice) as well as a number of active treatments (such as stretching and strengthening). Research shows that without active treatment, injured tissues don’t heal properly or fully. At Bonavista Physical Therapy, we provide advice to help you avoid unnecessary strain and personalized treatment to help you recover from your injury quickly.
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Learn MorePhysiotherapy for Whiplash can:
- Help avoid chronic pain
- Reduce pain and swelling
- Strengthen neck muscles
- Lead to a quick recovery
- Develop a resistance to neck strain in the future
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I’m not one for writing online reviews, but this place is outstanding! Great customer service! Sarah my therapist was awesome; super knowledgeable...
Rhea McCaroll
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Bonavista Physical Therapy is excellent. It is our family's "go to" place for any physio or massage therapy. They have helped us recover from numerous...
Mary Cook
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They have helped me to rehabilitate successfully from two neck fusions and restored the ability to take care of my children. Definitely a group you can trust...
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