The pain at the base of your skull won’t quit. Your neck is stiff, your head throbs, and every doctor says your scans look “normal.” You’re not imagining it. Whiplash injures tissues that don’t always show up on imaging.
We assess the whole chain, not just your neck.
Jaw, upper back, nervous system, posture. Because whiplash doesn’t injure one tissue in isolation.
Targeted technology paired with hands-on therapy.
Focused shockwave, EMTT, chiropractic adjustments, and NESA neuromodulation, matched to your specific injury pattern.
Progressive rehab so results last.
Structured strengthening and mobility work keep you moving well long after your final session.
60-minute one-on-one assessment + treatment plan.
No pressure, no contracts.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Constant neck stiffness and aching that started after a car accident
Headaches at the base of your skull that won’t let up, no matter what you take
You’ve done physio, chiropractic, or massage but the relief never sticks
Imaging looks “normal” but the pain is very real, and nobody can explain why
You want a real answer for why you’re still hurting, not just another adjustment or stretch
The Real Problem
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Most people have several of these happening at once. That’s why we assess the whole chain, from your jaw and skull base to your upper back and nervous system, not just the painful spot.
OUR APPROACH
INITIAL VISIT
Full assessment of cervical spine, jaw, upper back, and suboccipital region to map your specific injury pattern
Identify which pain drivers are active: joint damage, muscle trigger points, nerve sensitivity, or all three
Walk out with a clear written plan, transparent pricing, and honest expectations before you commit to anything
First 2 to 6 Weeks
Focused shockwave therapy to break up adhesions, stimulate tissue repair, and reduce trigger point activity
EMTT to accelerate cellular healing and reduce inflammation in damaged muscles and ligaments
Chiropractic adjustments at C1, cervical, and jaw segments to restore joint alignment and relieve nerve irritation
NESA neuromodulation to calm autonomic overdrive and help your nervous system exit fight-or-flight
Massage therapy to release suboccipital and upper neck muscle tension
Reduce daily neck pain and headaches so normal activities become tolerable again.
6+ Weeks and Beyond
Targeted neck and scapular strengthening to rebuild the stability your injury took away
Posture correction and proprioception drills to retrain how your head and neck move together
Progressive mobility work and home exercise program to maintain gains and prevent relapse
What To Expect
Every case is different, but research and our clinical experience consistently show:
Noticeable pain reduction within 2 to 4 weeks of combined treatment, with meaningful improvement building over 3 to 6 months of multi-modal rehab.
Fewer headaches, better neck mobility, and reduced stiffness so you can drive, work at a desk, sleep comfortably, and get back to activities you’ve been avoiding.
Reduced reliance on medications and passive treatments as your tissues heal and your nervous system calms down, giving you lasting relief instead of temporary fixes.
Our promise: we will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don’t believe you’re a good candidate for this approach.
EVIDENCE
Focused shockwave therapy has been shown to reduce neck pain by roughly 73% after four sessions in a randomized controlled trial of cervical myofascial pain.
Adding manual (chiropractic-style) therapy to usual care cut the time to 50% pain relief roughly in half in a multicenter randomized trial of whiplash patients.
EMTT combined with conventional therapy produced significantly greater pain and disability improvement than conventional therapy alone in a randomized trial of over 360 patients.
NESA microcurrent neuromodulation plus exercise improved cervical mobility and reduced pain and disability in an observational study of acute whiplash patients.
Clinical guidelines consistently recommend exercise-based rehabilitation as first-line treatment for whiplash, with active rehab outperforming passive-only approaches.
Outcomes are group averages from clinical trials; individual results vary.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about Car Accident Neck Pain – Whiplash.
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Research shows that focused shockwave can significantly reduce neck pain and improve range of motion by breaking up trigger points and adhesions in damaged tissue. It also stimulates blood flow and your body’s natural repair process. We assess whether shockwave is appropriate for your specific injury pattern during your initial visit.
Yes. The small stabilizing muscles at the base of your skull (suboccipitals) are frequently strained in whiplash. Research links dysfunction in these muscles to cervicogenic headaches and even dizziness. These muscles are a priority in our assessment because treating them often reduces headache frequency and intensity.
Most patients start noticing meaningful improvement within 2 to 4 weeks of combined treatment. Research protocols typically run 4 to 8 sessions in the initial phase. Full rehabilitation for chronic whiplash often takes 3 to 6 months. We map out a specific timeline during your first visit.
Recurring flare-ups usually mean the nervous system is still sensitized, the deep tissues haven’t fully healed, or the rehab only addressed one piece of the problem. One-dimensional treatment (only adjustments, or only exercises) often leads to partial relief and relapses. We review what’s been tried and what was missed during your initial assessment.
Standard imaging often misses the most common sources of whiplash pain: facet joint capsule injuries, deep muscle strain, and trigger points. These soft-tissue problems don’t always appear on scans but are identifiable through a thorough physical examination. We review your imaging alongside a hands-on assessment to get the full picture.
Most clinics treat whiplash with a single approach. Adjustments alone or exercises alone often produce temporary relief because they address only part of the problem. Unpain combines tissue regeneration therapies (shockwave, EMTT), nervous system regulation (NESA), manual therapy, and progressive strengthening in a coordinated program. We address all the layers of injury together.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Stop guessing, stop collecting random treatments, and get a plan that treats the system, not just the sore spot.
Initial Car Accident Neck Pain – Whiplash Assessment — Edmonton
60-minute one-on-one session. Here’s what’s included:
Full assessment of cervical spine, jaw, upper back, and suboccipital region
Identify which pain drivers matter for your case
Review of history, imaging, and previous treatments
Clear written plan with transparent pricing before you commit
No referral needed. No obligation to continue beyond the first visit.
No pressure, no contracts.
We will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don't believe you're a good candidate for this approach. If your condition needs something different, we'll refer you directly.
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