Whiplash typically heals in a few days or weeks for most people, but occasionally it can take much longer. The degree of whiplash determines this.  Whiplash injuries to the muscles, tendons, and bones typically heal in 6 to 10 weeks for mild injuries. If left untreated, the injuries and their accompanying symptoms can last for months, years, or even a lifetime.  For this reason, it’s critical to get the right care as soon as possible in order to shorten the time needed for healing and to promptly address and treat the underlying cause of the symptoms.  It’s critical that you get checked by a Chiropractor for whiplash sustained in a car accident within 14 days of the incident, or you risk having to pay  for your medical expenses out of pocket.