Ways To Potentially Minimize the Consequences of a Mild Head Injury Every year, according to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly four million Americans seek treatment for concussions. But experts believe 10% of all concussions go unreported because people choose not … [Read more...]
What Makes Pain “Chronic”?
How Does It Differ from "Acute" Pain? Pain is an essential and necessary part of life, helping us to recognize potentially dangerous situations and take appropriate measures to maximize our well-being. Ideally, though, pain should be short-lived, subsiding when the danger is over. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
The Six Most Important Things You Need to Do After a Head Injury
Protecting Your Health in the Aftermath of a Potential Traumatic Brain Injury You've been involved in a car accident, a workplace mishap, or a slip and fall on poorly maintained property. It may or may not seem serious—you may be able to walk away, and you may assume that you are fine. It's … [Read more...]
Work Accidents That Most Often Cause Traumatic Brain Injury
Falls from Heights | Slips, Trips, and Falls | Falling Objects | Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accidents According to a study conducted in 2016, about one of every four traumatic brain injuries occurs in the workplace. While the majority of those TBIs (about 75%) are mild, they can still have serious … [Read more...]
The Best Ways to Help Your Brain Heal After a TBI
Things You Can Do to Facilitate Your Recovery In the immediate aftermath of a A traumatic brain injury (TBI), whether a concussion or more serious TBI, one of your first steps should be to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician, who can conduct a thorough and accurate assessment. … [Read more...]
Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury—The Same Thing?
Are They Different? If So, How? Over the past decade, there has been a lot of press about concussions and other traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. Often, the terms get used interchangeably, suggesting that they may be one and the same thing. Is that accurate? If not, what's the difference between a … [Read more...]
Can Workplace Injuries Lead to Chronic Pain?
What Is Chronic Pain? What Types of Workplace Injuries Are Commonly Associated with Chronic Pain? It's no secret that the workplace can be hazardous to our health, even when safety measures are in place. Statistics show that nearly three million people file workers’ compensation claims every year, … [Read more...]
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Concussions and Car Accidents
The Chances of Suffering a Concussion in a Motor Vehicle Wreck According to statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Justice, motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of personal injury in the United States, accounting for about half of all emergency room visits. The Centers for … [Read more...]
Most Common Workplace Injuries
Overexertion | Contact With Objects or Equipment | Slips and Falls | Repetitive Stress Injuries | According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 2.8 million workers' compensation claims were filed across the United States in 2022, an increase of approximately 7.5 percent over 2021. What … [Read more...]
