Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Pain
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), also referred to as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), is a condition that can be characterized by a variety of symptoms including pain, frequently a burning…
Louisville Motorcycle Accident Injuries
It can be a dangerous world on two wheels! Motorcycle accident injuries exhibit interesting patterns. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) studies over 1.2 million people who were treated in…
Rib Fractures and Car Wrecks
The most common injury sustained from blunt trauma to the chest is rib fractures and account for more than half of all thoracic injuries from non-penetrating trauma. Whereas in the…
Types of Sprains and Strains
Have you been in an car accident? Are you experiencing neck or back pain? Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with a cervical, thoracic or lumbar strain/sprain. What is the difference between…
Common Automobile Accident Injuries
Injuries sustained in an automobile accident depend on direction of travel, speed of travel, and collisions. Generally, if a vehicle is hit from behind the chances of severe damage or injury…
Symptoms of a Herniated Disc – Part 2
Let’s take a closer look at possible symptoms of a herniated disc. In some cases a herniated disc will cause no symptoms and in other cases the condition can create…
What is a Herniated Disc – Part 1
The spine is made up of individual bones (vertebrae) and discs, which are rubbery cushions between the vertebrae. These discs are like a jelly doughnut with a softer center encased…
Head Injury from a Car Wreck?
Did you hit your head on the steering wheel or dashboard after being rear-ended? If you did, you may be diagnosed with a closed head injury, a concussion or a…