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Spine Institute
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 401B
Glendale, CA 91206
Ph: (818) 863-4444






Spine - Cervical
Spine - General
Spine - Lumbar
Spine - Thoracic

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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.


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