When someone visits their GP or hospital after an accident an r ntgenphotos is taken to rule out that something is broken or that a ligament has been torn.
Treatment consists of fixing the neck and rest.
The head is held in place using a neckband, which is placed on within a few days after the accident, and which is worn for 3-4 weeks. The therapy ensures that the patient can hold his head and neck in a good position. The head is held upright so that its centre of gravity is correct with reference to the backbone and the neck muscles are not overstressed. When someone moves his head forwards or backwards the muscles have to work harder. When the muscles are painful each movement can cause more pain.