treatment guidelines for neck pain

Question 1

what is recommended for acute whiplash associated disorder?

Answer 1

recommended:
-advice - promote self management aiding recovery through exercise + PA
-exercise - eg specific neck exercises, dizziness specific exercises + psychological informed exercise intervention
-meds: NSAIDs

Question 2

what is not recommended for acute WAD?

Answer 2

-opioids
-steroids
-electrotherapy
-dry needling

Question 3

what is recommended according to the Australian clinical guidelines for chronic WAD?

Answer 3

-advice - promote self management, aiding recovery through exercise + PA
-exercise
-multimodal physio - exercise + manual therapy
-MDT care

Question 4

what are the danish national clincal guidelines for cervical radiculopathy?

Answer 4

-education - pain mechanisms + warning signs eg new onset of weakness
-multimodal approach - directional exercise to decrease arm pain, low intensity MT, non provocative deep neck flexor training

Question 5

what are examples of exercise types that can be used for people with axial neck pain?

Answer 5

-strength and endurance
-mobility / ROM
-motor control
-physical activity