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A member asked:
How long is it supposed to it take for whiplash to go away?
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Relatively quickly: Whiplash type injuries, usually get better within 3 to 6 weeks. I would recommend getting involved in a formal physical therapy course. Anti-inflammatory medications. See an orthopedic spinal specialist if your symptoms persist.
Answered 8/11/2012
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Usually within weeks: Most "whiplashes" get better within several weeks. By 6 months most are better. However, in females about 40% can last longer or become chronic in nature.
Answered 9/28/2016
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