A pinched nerve sounds like no big deal. After all, a pinch is a small thing compared to a tear, a break or a rupture. Yet, a pinched nerve can be very serious and extremely painful. Basically, a pinched nerve happens when there is too much pressure to a nerve from the surrounding bones, muscles, tissues […]

There’s no doubt that seat belts save lives. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), seat belts saved 15,000 lives in the U.S. in 2016. Lives are saved but it doesn’t mean car accidents don’t cause seat belt injuries that need to be seen by a physician. Seat belts stop you from ejection, but that amount […]

Car accidents are, unfortunately very common in the United States. In fact, there are an estimated six million car accidents every year. By knowing what the most common causes of car accidents are, you can better avoid being involved in one. While most collisions are relatively minor, tens of thousands of people die every year in more serious ones. However, […]

Lower back and neck pain are common side-effects of car accidents. This comprehensive guide explains why injuries are so prevalent and what can be done for whiplash. According to figures from the National Safety Council, over 38,000 people in the US needed medical attention for injuries caused by car accidents in 2019.  Collisions on the […]