If someone gets whiplash, how do you know if you should see a doctor or if it will go away on its own?

The best rule of thumb when it comes down to seeing a doctor is if you are worried or concerned, you should get it checked.

Whiplash, however, doesn’t always require medical care, particularly if it is a mild case. Although being checked whenever the possibility of whiplash is not a bad idea, you really should see a doctor if you experience any of these signs or symptoms:

1 – The pain goes away and then returns.

2 – The pain gets worse instead of better.

3 – The pain spreads to your shoulders and/or upper arms.

4 – You get dizzy or you get pain in your head when you move your head.

5 – Your arms become weak or numb.