Can whiplash cause problems years later?
Some cases of whiplash resolve within a few weeks or months, especially if the victim receives adequate medical treatment soon after the injury. But in other cases, the pain and restriction of a whiplash injury can go on for years — or even a lifetime.
How is chronic whiplash treated?
Your doctor may recommend one or more of the following treatments to lessen pain:
- Rest. Rest may be helpful for a day or two after your injury, but too much bed rest may delay recovery.
- Heat or cold.
- Over-the-counter pain medications.
- Prescription medications.
- Muscle relaxants.
- Injections.
How long does severe whiplash take to heal?
Q: How long does whiplash last? A: A vast majority of neck pain goes away within a few days, and even more within three months. But studies show that between 12% and 50% of people still have persistent neck pain after a year.
Can whiplash cause neurological problems years later?
Summary: Study reveals changes in the regions of the brain connected to pain and posture processing. Whiplash symptoms that last years after a car accident but cannot be seen in tests could be down to previously unseen functional changes in the pain and posture processing parts of the brain, according to new research.
What are the symptoms of severe whiplash?
What are the symptoms of a whiplash?
- Neck pain.
- Neck stiffness.
- Shoulder pain.
- Low back pain.
- Dizziness.
- Pain in your arm or hand.
- Numbness in your arm or hand.
- Ringing in your ears.
How do you know if whiplash is serious?
Signs and symptoms of whiplash usually develop within days of the injury, and may include:
- Neck pain and stiffness.
- Worsening of pain with neck movement.
- Loss of range of motion in the neck.
- Headaches, most often starting at the base of the skull.
- Tenderness or pain in the shoulder, upper back or arms.
