Has anyone had whiplash from a car accident?

I was rear ended in December 2024. By two vehicles.
At the time I didn't feel any pain but two days later, pretty acute neck pain ensued. It was daily, and into the shoulder area too. I went to a chiropractor to get treatment, and it did help. But fast forward eight months, and I still get pains every couple days.
I guess it says online if whiplash lasts longer than six months it's referred to as chronic whiplash.
Anyone experience this longer than six months?

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

if it lasts long, you need to be evaluated for a subtle neurosurgical problem.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@samueltyler2 Would it show in X-ray? I'm assuming not since Google says X-ray does not show soft tissue or muscle

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@samueltyler2 I had an X-ray done recently and that was ok

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Coralmist if you have a problem, a simple x-ray is not sensitive enough to find a potential problem. Even then, sometimes the x-rays are misread. One of my nurses had an x-ray read as normal, when i saw it, i saw a hairline fracture and sent her to a neurosurgeon who immediately put her into a halo. I don't want to frighten you, but you really need to be sure that the physicians you see are competent. I know that I may sound like a typical arrogant MD, but i would not entrsut the care of a neck injury to a chiropractor!

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@samueltyler2 No the X ray was done by my PCP office in Radiology department.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@samueltyler2 my treatment was at a chiropractor, and he had initially done a surface EMG, Which showed chronic inflammation months ago. But today, I had severe pain again. Just like in the first month or two. I'm not sure what triggered it. If it continues I'll have to ask my pcp

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Coralmist don't screw around go to your physician. I have no idea what a surface MRI even is!