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Whiplash

3 Ways to Treat Whiplash

If you were involved in a car collision, take care of your neck and back immediately. Apply ice as soon as you get home to prevent inflammation and decrease the chances of swelling and tightening. After the first few hours, pain and stiffness should be treated with heat rather than with ice, but the application of ice at the onset of the problem should reduce the symptoms considerably. You can increase the effect by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil, Aleve or Motrin.

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