We recently had a reader reach out in the comment’s section of our blog titled “What Are Some Treatment Options For Spinal Fractures,” and they posed the following question. What are some of the key indicators that a spinal fracture has taken place? It seems that many of the people most susceptible to the “non-trauma” […]
Archives for November 2018
The Benefits of Rehab After A Spine Injury
Physical therapy and a rehabilitation program are essential after a number of injuries and surgeries, but a lot of people don’t understand why rehab is so important. Because they don’t really understand its purpose, many people stop rehabbing once their injury feels “good enough.” The problem is that rehab is not intended to get an […]
NFL Awards $35 Million In Brain Injury Research Grants
The National Football League announced today that is has awarded more than $35 million in grants to fund medical research aimed at understanding and preventing brain injuries associated with the sport. Today’s grants are part of the $100 million initiative the league announced in 2016 called the “Play Safe. Play Smart,” campaign. During the 2016 […]
Symptoms and Treatment Options For Skull Fractures
An automobile accident is the most common cause of a skull fracture, but it certainly isn’t the only cause. Other accidental causes include falls from a height onto a hard surface, or acute head trauma during athletic activity, and then there are skull fractures that come about as a result from physical violence. A punch […]
Daylight Savings Time and Your Health
Daylight savings time is this weekend, and while you may be looking forward to getting an extra hour of sleep, there are some drawbacks of the time shift. Your body is probably more affected by the time change than you imagine, and if you’re not careful, it can lead to spine or brain injuries. Below, […]
