Until an injury occurs, many people fail to realize exactly how much they use the muscles in their lower back. An individual's back is engaged and necessary for nearly every movement and certainly any that involves walking or lifting. Even sitting can cause an...
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Lower back injuries: common and debilitating
Chronic pain not only affects an individual's physical health but can also have psychological effects. Experiencing pain day in and out is tiring and may prevent an individual from being able to participate in activities he or she previously enjoyed as well as work....
Brain injury victims may qualify for social security disability benefits
The human brain is incredibly complex and fragile. When a blow or jolt to the head occurs, it's likely that an individual's brain is somehow adversely affected. In some cases, a brain injury may be considered minor. However, research shows that even brain injuries...
Traumatic spinal cord injuries increasing
Millions of Americans live with a disability. There are many different reasons people become disabled. Some people's disabilities are caused by a medical condition while others are caused by a physical injury of some kind. Physical injuries can be very traumatic,...
Study hopes to find ways to diagnose and treat brain trauma
With the number of former professional football players filing lawsuits against the NFL. there may be many people in Athens wondering just how serious brain injuries can be. As more information about brain trauma and chronic traumatic encephalopathy becomes available...