How do I regain neck mobility after whiplash?

Whiplash is an injury, so the first step is always to get it properly checked and cleared by a doctor - this is not one to rush. After the initial injury settles, what often lingers is a neck that stays braced: the muscles clamp down to protect a startled area, and that protective tension leaves you stiff, sore and afraid to turn your head. Healing here is about gently teaching the neck it is safe to move again.

Once your doctor has cleared you, Gravity Stretching can help that guarding let go. Gentle decompression takes the load off the neck and upper back, and slow, supported movement coaxes the muscles to release instead of clench - and a big part of it is feeling safe enough to stop bracing, because the straps hold you and nothing is forced. We start with just a few seconds and move at your pace, never through pain.

Be patient and consistent - mobility comes back gradually, not in one session. This is a wellness practice, not medical care for the injury itself; begin only after a doctor has cleared you, and see one again if you get headaches, dizziness, numbness or pain shooting into the arms.