GENUINE ATHLETICS Blog

If you’ve recently been in a motor vehicle accident (MVA), you’re far from alone in experiencing that familiar, nagging, and often debilitating low back discomfort. This type of injury, often called a whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) to the lumbar spine, is incredibly common and can be frustratingly persistent.

If you’ve been injured, are dealing with chronic pain, or are just trying to get back to your active lifestyle, you’ve probably heard the terms “physiotherapy” and “active rehab” or “kinesiology.” It’s common to wonder: Aren’t they the same thing?

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries sustained after a motor vehicle accident. Although it may seem like “just neck pain” at first, whiplash can have serious long-term consequences if left untreated. At Genuine Athletics in Surrey, we specialize in helping motor vehicle accident (MVA) patients recover through a personalized active rehab program. By combining Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) with targeted strength training, we help you restore function, reduce pain, and prevent chronic issues