A study at the Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, shows that expectations for recvery seem to be an important factor.
Individuals’ expectations on returning to work after an injury have been shown to predict the duration of time that a person with work-related low back pain will remain on benefits; individuals with lower […]

A meta level study, Course and prognostic factors of whiplash: a systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted by The George Institute (University of Sydney in Australia) took a look at previous research on accute whiplash injuries. From the abstract:
These data suggest that recovery occurs for a substantial proportion of subjects in the initial 3 months after […]

A publication from ConsumerReports provides interesting information on how better positioning of head restraints can prevent neck injuries. A rear-end crash occurs every 17 seconds in the U.S. But many vehicles offer inadequate protection from the whiplash injuries that can result, according to ConsumerReports.
“Automakers are inconsistent in providing effective head restraints in all seating positions. […]

This may be of interest to those who suffer from high blood pressure after a whiplash injury. A team from the University of Leeds, led by Professor Jim Deuchars has examined pathways between the neck and the brain to show how the neck muscles play a crucial role in controlling blood pressure.
Update: Also see some […]