Whiplash can be a painful injury, and one that can cause pain for a period after the accident. Usually, the pain from whiplash begins a few hours after the accident and then intensifies for the next 24 hours. The real question most people want to know though is how long the whiplash will last, and this can be difficult to answer in a generalised case.
Knowing how long a case of whiplash will last depends on the severity of the accident and hence severity of the injury. In extremely mild cases, most of the pain from whiplash can clear up within a few days or weeks. In contrast, a particularly bad case of whiplash may last for months if not years, so it is always best to see your GP to get an individual diagnosis as to how bad your injury is.
However, in the average case it can take anywhere between 4-8 weeks for the symptoms of whiplash to disappear. Anymore than that and you should visit your GP again to check whether everything is progressing smoothly and if there is anything you can do to help your recovery.
Your doctor may advise that you visit a specialist such as chiropractor or massage therapist. An accredited member of these groups may be able to help you with your injury, but you should always go through your GP to a recommended practitioner so that you can be sure they are properly qualified for the condition that you have, as not all are.
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