Symptoms
Whiplash-related symptoms
Persistent neck pain, headaches and dizziness after a whiplash event have a strong myofascial component.
Overview
Persistent neck pain, headaches and dizziness after a whiplash event have a strong myofascial component. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Address SCM, suboccipitals, scalenes and longus colli alongside neuromotor retraining.
Red flags — when to refer
Progressive neurological signs, persistent dizziness with nystagmus — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction