Whiplash Treatment in Vancouver.
Whiplash is more than “a stiff neck.” For many people it’s a pattern of symptoms that can include neck pain, upper back pain, headaches, and sensitivity to driving, sitting, or screen work.
The Rehabilitation Plan
A good whiplash plan has two parts:
1. Understand what's happening
So you stop catastrophizing normal symptom changes.
2. Follow a staged progression
So you can move without flare-ups controlling your life.
What We Assess
Neck mobility and tolerance
Strength and endurance in the neck/upper back
Headache contributors (including cervicogenic patterns)
Nerve-related symptoms when present
Concussion overlap when symptoms suggest it (dizziness, exercise intolerance, screen intolerance)
Treatment Approach
Most effective rehab is active and staged:
Phase 1
Gentle mobility and symptom-calming strategies early.
Phase 2
Progressive strengthening and endurance work.
Phase 3
Pacing rules for sitting, driving, and work tasks.
Phase 4
Education about expected symptom variability.
ICBC Pathway
If your whiplash is from a car accident, Enhanced Care supports early treatment. We provide pre-approved sessions for eligible active claims in the first 12 weeks.
Clinic Location & Access
Located at 1367 West Broadway in Vancouver, Motion Theory is situated in the Fairview medical corridor, in close proximity to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). We serve patients from Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, and the broader Metro Vancouver area.
Common Questions
How long does whiplash last?
Recovery varies. Many improve over weeks; some need longer.
Should I rest or keep moving?
Complete rest often slows recovery; relative rest plus staged movement is commonly used.
Are headaches normal with whiplash?
They can be. Assessment helps determine likely contributors.
Registered Clinicians
All practitioners are registered with their respective provincial colleges in British Columbia.
Evidence-Based
Treatment protocols are grounded in current peer-reviewed literature and clinical guidelines.
Direct Billing
Available for ICBC claims and most major extended health benefit providers.