Summer is the season that most people go on vacations. It is hot outside and really important for your body stay hydrated. The humidity along with the heat are common causes for headaches. Chemical changes in your brain can trigger them. When your body temperature begins to rise, it can become a trigger for migraine and cluster headaches. Knowing the difference between a migraine and a cluster headache is helpful when it comes to treatment. Symptoms Migraines are usually acco

Nearly a million people are victims of car accident injuries each year. Many of the injuries are sustained from the impact when they are slammed into a part of the car. Also, the objects inside the car could cause an injury when they are not secured. Car accident injuries occur from head on collisions, side impact collisions, rear-end collisions or from the vehicles rolling over. Car accidents aren't always the result of a two-car collision either. They can also occur when a

Underlying conditions such as arthritis are not always the cause of knee pain. The knee is the largest joint in the human body. Did you know that your knee also carries most of your body weight? Knee pain is can be caused by injuries and repeated overuse. Other medical conditions such as a torn cartilage can be the cause of knee pain. No matter what the reason for the knee pain, finding relief is the only goal for most. While there are many reasons for knee pain, there are mu

Shoulder injuries are common after car accidents. Even if the person is wearing a seatbelt, a shoulder injury can still happen. This happens when the body gets thrusted forward during a car accident. The impact from the collision brings most of the force to the shoulder, which is wrapped around the belt. The body may turn in different directions, which can also create an injury to the shoulder. 5 Common Shoulder Injuries The shoulder is the upper joint in the arm and is the m

Car accidents can cause many serious injuries. Leg pain is among the common injuries that are a result of a car accident. When a leg injury occurs, nerves inside the leg are affected as well as the muscles. The mobility in the body is decreased and the injury can cause long-term effects. This is, of course, if the leg injury is not evaluated by a car accident doctor. Also, the leg injury can be become permanent when it is not treated quickly by a chiropractor. The more accura

Experiencing back pain that does not go away can be irritating. In fact, it is called, “Chronic” because it persists for a long time. Back pain is mostly caused by spinal injuries. A muscle strain or ligament sprain can result in chronic back pain as well. Chronic pain can be due to trauma from car accidents or other types of accidents, bad posture and even sleeping in a bad position. The pain can come at any moment and when it comes can seem unbearable. Back pain affects doe

It doesn't matter what kind of car accident a person has been involved in. The common injuries are often the same, depending on where the people involved were hit. They will experience symptoms in their bodies that can signify serious injuries. Most of the injuries that occur from car accidents are whiplash, head and neck injuries, broken bones and injuries to the soft tissues. Car accidents do major harm to the human body. Recognizing symptoms of car accident injuries such a