Careful assessment
A thorough check of your neck, shoulders and nerves to understand your injury.
Whiplash
Whiplash physio in Derry
Neck pain, stiffness or headaches after a road traffic accident or sudden jolt? Physiotherapy can help you recover and get back to normal.
Recovering after a car accident.
Whiplash happens when the neck is suddenly jolted forwards and backwards — most often in a car accident, but also from falls or sport. It can cause neck pain and stiffness, headaches, shoulder pain and sometimes pain or tingling in the arms.
Most people recover well with the right advice and treatment. Liam will assess your neck, explain what’s going on, and guide you back to full, comfortable movement.
If your treatment is part of an insurance or legal claim, just let Liam know when you book.
Common problems we treat
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headaches after an accident
- Shoulder and upper back pain
- Reduced neck movement
- Arm pain or pins and needles
- Lower back pain after an accident
How physiotherapy helps
Getting your neck moving again.
Gentle treatment
Hands-on techniques and soft tissue work to ease pain and stiffness.
Guided recovery
Exercises and advice to restore movement and get you back to work, driving and daily life.
When to seek urgent help
If you’ve been in an accident, get checked by a doctor or A&E first — especially if you have severe pain, numbness or weakness, dizziness, or problems with your vision or speech.
Questions
Good to know.
Liam FlemingBSc (Hons), MCSP · Chartered physiotherapist
About Derry Physio: run by chartered physiotherapist Liam Fleming, BSc (Hons), MCSP, with over 20 years of experience. Clinic appointments at the Blast Fit Centre, Rathmor Centre, and home visits within around 20 miles of the city.
How soon after an accident can I start physio?
Once you’ve been checked by a doctor or A&E if needed, it’s usually helpful to start physiotherapy early. Keeping gently active tends to help recovery.
Should I wear a neck collar?
Collars aren’t usually recommended for whiplash. Gentle movement generally helps the neck recover better.
Can you help if the accident was a while ago?
Yes. Physiotherapy can still help with ongoing neck pain and stiffness months after an injury.