Whiplash

Relieves neck stiffness, restores mobility, supports a comfortable recovery.

Whiplash Chiropractors in Edinburgh

Whiplash can leave your neck feeling painful, stiff and difficult to move after an accident or sudden impact. Our chiropractors in Edinburgh provide personalised care to ease discomfort, restore mobility and support a comfortable recovery.

Whiplash can leave you in pain long after your accident.

Whether your symptoms started after a car accident, a sporting injury or a sudden impact, whiplash can cause pain, stiffness and reduced movement that affects your everyday life. Our chiropractors provide personalised care to help relieve discomfort, restore mobility and support your recovery

Helping you be your best

How our chiropractic care helps treat whiplash.

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden force that rapidly moves the head forwards and backwards, placing strain on the muscles, ligaments and joints of the neck. While symptoms may appear immediately, it’s common for pain and stiffness to develop over the following hours or days. Many people also experience headaches, shoulder pain and reduced movement as a result of the injury.

Chiropractic care is a safe, effective and non-invasive way to support recovery from whiplash. Following a thorough assessment, our chiropractors use gentle, precise techniques to restore normal movement, reduce joint irritation and relieve muscle tension while encouraging your body’s natural healing process.

By identifying the extent of your injury and treating the underlying cause of your symptoms, we aim to reduce pain, improve mobility and help you recover as quickly and safely as possible.

Don't ignore the symptoms of whiplash.

Take the first step towards easing pain and stiffness, restoring comfortable movement and getting back to feeling like yourself again.
Why patients choose Capital Chiropractic

Understanding your whiplash injury.

Your first appointment is focused on understanding how your injury occurred and how it’s affecting your recovery.

We’ll discuss the circumstances of your injury, your symptoms and any changes you’ve noticed since the incident. We’ll then carry out a detailed examination of your neck, spine and nervous system to assess movement, stability and overall function.

If clinically appropriate, we may recommend digital X-rays or advise further medical imaging to rule out more serious injuries before beginning treatment, ensuring your care is both safe and appropriate.

Why patients choose Capital Chiropractic

How we treat whiplash.

Every whiplash injury is different, which is why your treatment plan will be tailored specifically to your symptoms and stage of recovery.

Depending on your condition, treatment may include gentle chiropractic adjustments where clinically appropriate, soft tissue therapy to reduce muscle tension, and rehabilitation exercises to restore strength, flexibility and normal movement. We’ll also provide practical advice on posture, daily activities and exercises you can perform at home to support your recovery and reduce the risk of ongoing problems.

Our aim is to help you recover safely, restore confidence in your movement and get you back to your normal routine as quickly as possible.

Don't ignore the symptoms of whiplash.

Take the first step towards easing pain and stiffness, restoring comfortable movement and getting back to feeling like yourself again.
Why choose us

Our commitment to exceptional care.

Our licensed chiropractors in Edinburgh provide personalised care for patients of all ages, helping with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. 

Alongside hands-on treatment, we offer practical advice on exercise, posture, nutrition and lifestyle, supporting everything from pain management and sports injuries to long-term rehabilitation and recovery.

Meet our team

Stuart Cooper
Director / Chiropractor
Pietro Gandini
Chiropractor
Kirsten Foley
Chiropractor
Hannah Greig
Chiropractic Assistant
Mira Kircheva
Chiropractic Assistant
Scott Shepherd
Sports Massage Therapist