Whiplash & road traffic injuries · Botley, Oxford

Whiplash & road traffic injury physiotherapy in Oxford.

After a collision, neck pain, headaches and stiffness can take days to appear and weeks to settle. At our Botley clinic, a few minutes' drive from central Oxford, a chartered, HCPC-registered physiotherapist assesses the injury, explains it clearly and starts treatment straight away.

Physiotherapist treating a patient's neck at G B Clinics in Botley, Oxford
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Symptoms after a collision

Neck pain & stiffness

Pain and marked loss of movement in the days after the accident, often with difficulty checking mirrors, sleeping or sitting at a desk.

Headaches & dizziness

Headaches from the base of the skull, jaw tension, light-headedness and difficulty concentrating following the impact.

Shoulder, arm & back pain

Seatbelt-related shoulder and rib pain, mid-back and low back pain, and pain or pins and needles spreading into the arm.

Understanding your condition

Careful early assessment

The first appointment screens for anything that needs urgent medical review, then establishes what is safe to move. Most whiplash injuries involve irritated joints and muscles rather than structural damage, and knowing that changes how comfortably you move.

Recovery through movement

Prolonged rest and collars slow recovery. We combine hands-on treatment to ease stiffness with graded neck and shoulder movement, returning you to driving, desk work and exercise at a pace your symptoms tolerate.

How we treat whiplash injuries

  1. 01

    Assess

    Full neck, shoulder and neurological screening, with onward referral if anything needs medical review.

  2. 02

    Treat

    Manual therapy, soft tissue work and headache management to reduce pain and restore movement.

  3. 03

    Restore

    Neck and shoulder strength and endurance so driving, work and sleep return to normal.

Initial assessment £75 (45 min) · Assessment with diagnostic ultrasound scan £150 (60 min) · Follow-up treatment £60 (30 min).See full physiotherapy prices and our treatments in Oxford.

Common questions

How soon after a car accident should I be seen?
Symptoms often peak twenty-four to seventy-two hours after the collision. Early assessment reassures you about what has and has not been injured and gets movement started, which helps recovery.
How long does whiplash take to recover?
Many people improve substantially within six to twelve weeks. Recovery is generally faster when gentle movement is restarted early rather than resting the neck in a collar.
Can you provide a report for an insurance or injury claim?
We provide detailed clinical notes and itemised receipts for your records. We currently do not accept private medical insurance, so appointments are paid per visit.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can self-refer directly for assessment and treatment.

Book a whiplash physiotherapy assessment in Oxford

Our clinic is in Botley, a few minutes’ drive from central Oxford, with free parking and evening appointments. Book online or call 01865 317483.

14 Elms Parade, Botley, Oxford OX2 9LG