If you're anything like us, carving pumpkins is one of the fun things to do during the fall season. And while it may be fun, it's important to be mindful of hand safety. Unfortunately, Halloween happens to be one of the three holidays that account for the most ER visits. Most of those visits are … [Read more...] about Tips for Hand Safety While Carving Pumpkins This Halloween
Seeking Medical Treatments After an Accident or Injury
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, up to 40% of chronic pain cases cite an injury as the cause behind the ongoing pain. For those admitted to the hospital for their injury, 15% are still experiencing chronic pain one year later. It doesn't have to be this way. Help is … [Read more...] about Seeking Medical Treatments After an Accident or Injury
What To Do If I Have Pain After A Stroke?
Are you aware that someone has a stroke every forty seconds in the United States alone? Additionally, someone dies in an attack every 3.5 seconds on your clock! These data are among the most concerning in recent memory regarding fatality rates and the prevalence of strokes. Many individuals do, … [Read more...] about What To Do If I Have Pain After A Stroke?
5 Types of Therapies for Post-Accident Pain
Approximately 20 to 50 million people sustain road-related injuries every year. If you or your loved one suffers pain from road accidents, workplace injuries, or slips and falls, your doctor may recommend therapy as part of your treatment. Besides reducing the pain, post-accident therapy can … [Read more...] about 5 Types of Therapies for Post-Accident Pain
Aromatherapy as an Alternative Pain Reliever
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic or medicinal use of aromatic essential oils by inhaling or through the skin. Plant-derived pure essential oils are vital to curing diseases. They improve psychological and physical health. You may apply a diluted essential oil solution to your skin with a compress, … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy as an Alternative Pain Reliever
From Running to Golf: Types of Sports-Related Injuries
Sports-related injuries can range from a simple ankle sprain to something more serious like a back injury. The range of severity can depend on the type of sport. For example, it's assumed that football injuries are going to be more dramatic and painful than an injury from a sport like golf. While … [Read more...] about From Running to Golf: Types of Sports-Related Injuries
Preventing Golfer’s Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Amid our nation’s pandemic, many recreational activities have had to be put on hold. One that has been deemed to be fairly safe, however, is golf. Given that it allows for physical distancing and that golf courses are taking additional measures to sanitize their clubhouses, carts and other … [Read more...] about Preventing Golfer’s Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Signs and Symptoms of Sports Injuries
Two Types of Sports Injuries As indicated by the title, sports injuries are injuries that happen when playing sports. Anyone is liable to find themselves injured from sports, there is no age limit on sports-related injuries. What people may not know is that there are two types of sports injuries; … [Read more...] about Signs and Symptoms of Sports Injuries
Top 10 Most Common Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are common in children and adults. There are hundreds of different types of injuries that are caused by sports. Some body parts are more susceptible to injury than others and the top three injuries make up for the majority of all sports-related injuries. 10. Achilles … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Common Sports Injuries