How long does whiplash take to appear?

Whiplash can appear at various times after an accident-as soon as right after and as late as weeks later.

After an accident in which the neck sustains abrupt impact, the following symptoms should be accounted for:

• Pain or stiffness in the neck
• Pain between shoulder blades
• Pain in the lower back
• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears
• Fatigue or sleep disturbances
• Pain or numbness in hand or arm
• Headaches
• Difficulty concentration or memory loss