Treatment Plan

Torticollis:

• Reassurance
• Simple analgesia
• Physiotherapy
• Hot/cold packs
• Firm pillow
• Good posture
• Neck exercises
• Avoid driving/cycling
• Resolution typically 24-48 hours

Whiplash:

• Self-care
• Reassurance
• Physiotherapy exercises
• Psychological input
• Symptomatic analgesia
• 40% resolution by 6 weeks, 50% by 6 months
• Follow-up: 7 days, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 months
• MSK referral if pain persists >12 weeks & if VAS score >5/10 or NDI >15/50

Cervical Radiculopathy:

• Reassurance
• Simple measures
• Neuropathic pain relief (amitriptyline, pregabalin)
• Physiotherapy
• MRI if symptoms >4-6 weeks or positive nerve changes
• 88% improvement within 4 weeks without surgery