A Brain First approach to recovery and regulation

Whiplash is a neurological injury, not just a neck strain.

Even at low speeds, whiplash can disrupt how the brain receives and processes information from the neck, eyes, balance system, and body. This disruption can lead to persistent pain, stiffness, dizziness, headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating long after the initial injury.

A Brain First chiropractic approach focuses on restoring nervous system integration so the body can recover fully and safely.

When to see a whiplash Chiropractor

Early care can improve recovery, but this approach is effective even months or years after injury.

This care may be suitable if you:

• Have ongoing neck pain or stiffness after an accident

• Experience headaches, dizziness, or fatigue

• Feel unstable or disconnected in your body

• Have not improved with rest or time alone

Common whiplash symptoms

Whiplash symptoms may appear immediately or develop days to weeks after injury.

These may include:

• Neck pain, stiffness, or reduced movement

• Headaches or migraines

• Dizziness or balance issues

• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating

• Shoulder or upper back pain

• Fatigue or poor recovery

• Sensitivity to movement or noise

• Feeling unsettled or disconnected

If symptoms persist, the nervous system may still be dysregulated.

Why a Brain First Chiropractic approach works

Whiplash disrupts sensory input from the neck to the brain.
The neck plays a critical role in balance, posture, eye coordination, and nervous system regulation.

When this input is altered:

• The brain struggles to integrate movement and position

• Muscles overprotect and compensate

• Pain and stiffness persist

• Balance and coordination can be affected

Brain First chiropractic care focuses on:

• Restoring neck brain communication

• Improving balance and eye movement integration

• Reducing nervous system overload

• Supporting regulation and recovery

This approach addresses the neurological drivers of symptoms, not just the pain.

How whiplash Chiropractic Care is delivered

Care is personalised and guided by neurological and chiropractic assessment.

Treatment may include:

• Brain based chiropractic care

• Gentle neurological input for balance and coordination

• Targeted neck and postural support

• Nervous system regulation strategies

• Movement based rehabilitation

• LASER therapy (link to article)

All care is adapted to your tolerance to avoid symptom flare ups.

Start your whiplash recovery today

Whiplash recovery does not require forcing movement or pushing through pain.
It requires restoring balance within the brain and nervous system.