Changes of Pain Sensitivity During Rehabilitation of Patients Suffering From Whiplash Associated Disorders

Inclusion Criteria: WAD * No more than 3 weeks since MVA/WAD * WAD grade II defined by Quebec Task Force classification Controls • Being healthy and free from any pain specific to the low back and/or in general Exclusion Criteria: Applies for both groups: * Pain related to a specific pathology such as spinal stenosis, metastasis, fracture, nerve lesions or injuries to the brain etc. * Previous painful condition (including neck pain) in the previous 6 months. * Prior surgery in the neck or shoulder area. * Radiculopathy. * Multiple painful sites/areas unrelated to the neck pain. * Operation to the spine. * Any neurological or systemic diseases which can affect the outcome measures. * Pregnancy. * Lack of ability to cooperate. Additional exclusion criteria for Controls: • No current or previous history of on-going pain, defined as pain in the neck/shoulder region and/or elsewhere during the past 6 months.