Your mental health is equally as important as your physical health. You might forget this when you have a traumatic physical injury to deal with. Once your physical impairments begin to heal, you may notice how unwell you feel regarding your emotions and psychological well-being. Prioritizing your mental health during
Car accidents contribute to many spinal cord injuries. A collision’s sudden impact and force can cause the spine to compress, twist or bend unnaturally, potentially damaging the spinal cord. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports that car accidents cause approximately 38 percent of spinal cord injuries in the United
Spring may be just around the corner, but winter weather is still possible. It is never too late to make sure you understand how to drive safely on snow and ice-covered roads. Even if you are a new driver or new to an area that sees winter weather, you can
After a traumatic accident, internal bleeding can result in serious complications. Unfortunately, internal bleeding can also fly under the radar. Internal bleeding can occur due to blunt trauma or penetrating trauma. In cases of blunt trauma, your blood vessels become torn or crushed during the incident. Penetrating trauma, on the other hand,
Experiencing a car accident can leave you shaken and dazed. Initially, you might feel okay physically, but your condition might gradually change in the days that follow. Document how you feel in the weeks after your crash. Consistently evaluating your condition might help you identify concerning symptoms before a formerly
If you fall down, you could deal with many hardships afterward, especially as an older adult. It is essential to understand the risks that you face with respect to these accidents, and you should also focus on the different ways in which a fall could turn your life upside down.
While back injuries can happen anywhere and at any time, the workplace is one of the top spots where people injure their backs. Why is this the case? What are the biggest potential threats for back injuries on the job? Risks related to the job Mayo Clinic discusses factors that
In a crash or other incident resulting in head injury, damage to the frontal lobe often proves one of the biggest concerns. This area of the brain makes up a third of the brain’s total mass and controls numerous mental functions and more. So what happens when this area of
Riding a bicycle is a great recreational and fitness activity and an eco-friendly alternative to commuting in your car. However, when you share the road with motorists, you risk a collision that can potentially result in catastrophic injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1,000 bicyclists lose their
While almost any kind of injury can occur during a car accident, spinal trauma is common in both passengers and drivers. The Mayo Clinic reports that while most of these types of injuries are not reversible, doctors strive to treat patients as completely as possible so they can maintain their independence.
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