Whiplash & Neck Injury Chiropractor in Melbourne
Restore Movement, Energy & Confidence
Still stiff sore, dizzy or foggy after an accident? Find out what’s driving it, starting with a full neurological assessment.
Is this you?
- Neck pain and stiffness since a car accident, fall or sports injury
- Headaches that start at the base of your skull
- Dizziness or feeling “off” when you turn your head
- Brain fog affecting work and study
- Constant fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
- You have tried rest, painkillers and massage but still don’t feel normal
You want to move freely, think clearly and feel confident in your body again.
That is what we work towards together.
Whiplash is a nervous system injury, not just a sore neck
A sudden jolt, like a car accident or fall, disrupts the signals between your neck and brain. That’s why neck pain after a car accident often comes with headaches, dizziness, brain fog and fatigue.
I look beyond the pain to restore how your brain and body communicate, so you can move freely and get back to normal life.
Why chose Dr Tony Briggs Neuro Chiropractor to help with whiplash and neck injury
- 37+ years Clinical Experience
- Holistic Chiropractor
- Functional Neuro Rehabilitation Chiropractor (FNOR)
- Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional
- Critical Care Nurse
- Member of the Australian Chiropractic Association
Why My Approach Gets Lasting Results for Whiplash
Whiplash isn’t just sore neck muscles. It disrupts your upper cervical spine, brain stem, vestibular system and visual system, and that’s what keeps your symptoms going.
My Balance Reset Method is designed to restore communication between these key areas of your brain and nervous system, so you can move more freely with fewer headaches, better balance and more energy.
Your treatment includes a personalised blend of Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Medical Laser, Lifestyle Modification and Personalised Home Exercises to retrain and support your nervous system for optimal recovery.
No guessing. A real assessment. A clear plan.
What to expect from your first Whiplash Neuro Chiropractic Appointment
Your first appointment is 60 minutes, giving me the time to understand your injury, symptoms and how whiplash is affecting your everyday life.
I complete a detailed neurological assessment looking at your neck movement, balance, eye movements, coordination and posture to identify where your brain and body are struggling to communicate effectively.
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what I’ve found, what we’ll work on and your personalised treatment plan, including your next steps.
I recommend allowing 6 to 8 sessions to start seeing meaningful results, giving your nervous system the consistency it needs to respond, adapt and change.
Clear, practical and realistic is how I work.
No guessing. A real assessment. A clear plan.
Benefits using Neuro Chiropractic and my Balance Reset Method for Whiplash
Using Neuro Chiropractic Care and my personalised Balance Reset Method, you can help your nervous system recover better and faster so you can:
✓ Move your neck more freely with less pain and stiffness
✓ Experience fewer and less intense headaches
✓ Feel steadier with less dizziness when turning your head
✓ Think more clearly with less brain fog
✓ Improve your concentration and memory
✓ Feel more energetic throughout the day
✓ Sit, drive and use screens for longer
✓ Sleep better and wake feeling more refreshed
✓ Regain confidence in your body and feel calmer
✓ Return to work, study, exercise and the activities you enjoy
✓ Feel more like yourself again
Heal Faster & Recover Better with Medical LASER Therapy
Medical LASER Therapy may be used alongside Functional Neurological and Chiropractic Care to support tissue healing, circulation, inflammation reduction and nervous system recovery. This can be particularly supportive for people with whiplash who experience neck pain, muscle tension, stiffness or slow recovery after their injury.
What Causes Whiplash
- Motor vehicle accident, rear end collision most prevalent
- Motor vehicle accident, especially side impact
- Bicycle or scooter collisions or falls, or extended trail time
- Sporting collision or tackle
- Horse riding fall, impact or extended saddle time
- Any type of fall
- Physical assault or
- Blow to the head
- Amusement park ride injury
- Diving Accidents: Striking the bottom or side of a pool.
- Percussive or explosive injury
- Workplace Injuries: Repetitive, strenuous neck motions
- hitting head on car tailgate or on entry
- Slip and fall with sudden head movement (near miss)
- Surgical or medical procedure complication (rare)
Grading of Whiplash Associated Disorder
- WAD 1 — neck pain and stiffness, no physical signs
- WAD 2 — neck pain with musculoskeletal signs including reduced range of movement
- WAD 3 — neck pain with neurological signs including altered reflexes, weakness or sensory changes
- WAD 4 — neck pain with fracture or dislocation
Whiplash Symptoms
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Reduced range of movement in the neck
- Headaches originating from the base of the skull
- Shoulder and upper back pain Jaw pain and difficulty chewing
- Dizziness and balance problems Vertigo and spinning sensations
- Brain fog and poor concentration Memory problems and difficulty processing information
- Fatigue and exhaustion
- Sleep disruption
- Tingling or numbness in the arms or hands
- Visual disturbances Tinnitus and ringing in the ears
- Anxiety and emotional dysregulation
- Sensitivity to light and noise
- Difficulty reading or focusing on screens
- Symptoms worse with prolonged sitting or driving
These are the presentations I see most often. If several of these resonate, you are likely dealing with an autonomic nervous system that is not regulating correctly, and that is exactly what I assess for.
FAQ Whiplash Neuro Chiropractic Care
What exactly is Whiplash ?
Whiplash is a neurological injury caused by a sudden, forceful back-and-forth movement of the neck — like the cracking of a whip. While it is commonly associated with rear-end car accidents, it can result from any impact or jolt that moves the head rapidly.
Crucially, whiplash is not just a soft-tissue neck strain. The rapid acceleration-deceleration forces disrupt how the brain receives and processes signals from the neck, eyes, balance system, and body — which is why symptoms often go far beyond neck pain.
What can cause Whiplash ?
The most common cause is a rear-end or side-impact motor vehicle collision, but whiplash can result from many situations:
- Bicycle, scooter, or horse riding falls or collisions
- Sporting tackles or contact collisions
- Any type of fall with sudden head movement
- A blow to the head or physical assault
- Amusement park ride injuries or diving accidents
- Workplace injuries involving repetitive or strenuous neck motions
- Percussive or explosive force nearby
- Even near-miss falls where the head jerks suddenly can cause whiplash-associated symptoms.
Why do I have Dizziness and Brain Fog after a neck injury?
This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of whiplash. The upper cervical spine (your neck) plays a critical role in supplying the brain with positional and movement information. When whiplash disrupts this input, the brain can no longer accurately integrate signals from your balance system, eyes, and body.
The result is a nervous system that is struggling — leading to dizziness, brain fog, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and even anxiety. These are not "all in your head." They reflect a real neurological disruption that can be assessed and treated.
What is the Brain First Approach?
The Brain First Approach™ treats whiplash by starting with the nervous system rather than just the pain. Instead of only addressing muscles and joints, the focus is on restoring the accuracy of neurological signals flowing between the neck and the brain.
This involves assessing upper cervical spine mechanics, brainstem integration, vestibular (balance) pathways, and visual system coordination — then treating the specific disruptions found. When the brain begins to receive and integrate accurate information again, symptoms reduce because the underlying cause has been addressed, not just masked.
What does a treatment session involve?
Care is personalised based on your neurological and Chiropractic assessment findings. Treatment may include:
- Brain-based Chiropractic care targeting the upper cervical spine
- Gentle neurological input for balance and coordination
- Targeted neck and postural support
- Nervous system regulation strategies
- Movement-based rehabilitation
- Medical Laser Therapy to reduce inflammation and support tissue healing
All care is adapted to your tolerance to avoid symptom flare-ups. Between appointments, you will be given a personalised programme of neurological exercises and drills to continue your progress at home.
Why hasn't my symptoms improved with 'standard care'?
Most practitioners approach whiplash as a pain and soft-tissue problem. Rest, medication, and manual therapy for neck muscles can help in the early stages, but they do not address the neurological disruption to your vestibular system, brainstem, proprioceptive pathways, and autonomic nervous system.
Managing pain alone does not fix that disruption. If the neurological cause is never identified and treated, symptoms persist — regardless of how much time has passed or how much other treatment you have received.
Is treatment safe? Will it make my pain worse?
Yes, treatment is safe. Whiplash recovery does not require forcing movement or pushing through pain. All care is adapted to your tolerance at every stage, and the approach is designed specifically to avoid triggering symptom flare-ups.
Neuro Rehabilitation exercises given for home use are also targeted and graduated — they are not generic neck stretches, but specific neurological drills chosen based on your individual assessment findings.
When should I see a whiplash chiropractor?
Early care is beneficial, but this approach is effective even months or years after the original injury. You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have ongoing neck pain or stiffness after an accident
- Experience headaches, dizziness, or persistent fatigue
- Feel unstable, disconnected, or "off" in your body
- Have not improved with rest or other treatments alone
- If several of the symptoms listed on this page resonate with you, it is worth having a proper neurological assessment to understand what is driving them.
What happens on my first appointment ?
Your first session begins with a thorough history to understanding your experience. Then I assess your upper neck motion, brainstem, balance and visual systems, and how all of these are working together.
This tells me precisely what is driving your symptoms. Treatment is then designed directly from those findings to suit you, not applied generically.
Do I need a GP referral to see you ?
No, a GP referral is NOT required to see me.
Do you accept private health insurance?
Yes. Private health rebates are processed on the spot. No GP referral is required to book.
Is there a new patient offer?
Yes. New clients can access two sessions for $300 — covering your full neurological performance assessment and your first treatment session, so you can experience the approach before committing to further care.
Whiplash Neuro Rehab Chiropractic Clinic in Highett, Melbourne
Clinic Hours
Tuesday: 8 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 7 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM
5 Beaumaris Parade, Highett, VIC, AUS
Free parking on site
Easy to reach from Brighton, Sandringham, Cheltenham, Mentone, Hampton and Moorabbin.
You don’t have to Accept Neck Pain, Headaches & Brain Fog as your New Normal.
