I have found that the most thorough and effective way for treating whiplash is with Structural Energetic Therapy (SET)—a deep tissue body restructuring that rehabilitates acute and chronic pain and dysfunctions in the body. An important component of SET is structural cranial techniques that initiate the unwinding of the holding patterns within the body and complements the subsequent bodywork to achieving long lasting symptom free results.

SET is based on the needs of the client, beginning with releasing the structural imbalance responsible for the primary area of discomfort. For example, in a whiplash injury, the treatment starts with releasing the musculature, myofascial patterns, adhesions, and inflammation in the cervical area. After the pain is reduced, and the cervical structural alignment is improved, then any imbalances in the pelvic and/or thoracic regions need to be released so that the improved alignment of the neck is supported. When this is accomplished, the whole structure supports balance and function.

- Don McCann, MA, LMT, LMHC, founder Structural Energetic Therapy