Category Archives: Injury Tips for New Smyrna Beach Residents

Posts about injuries such as car accidents, carpel tunnel injuries, shoulder injuries, and sport injuries for New Smyrna Beach residents.

Massage May Speed Up Weight Loss

If you are working hard to get healthy or stay healthy then you  understand that maintaining a regular exercise regime and a healthy diet low in sugar is extremely important to you. Do you warm up before you exercise? A light jog or bike ride for 5 minutes to warm up followed by proper stretch…

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You only have 14 day if you are Injured!

Did you know that your car insurance coverage has been changed effective July 1 for all new policies written on or after that date? There are several key changes to your car insurance when it comes to your personal injury protection (PIP) that you should be aware of because they can have a great effect…

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A Real Pain in the Neck. Whiplash and Car Accidents

Imagine you are sitting at a red light just waiting for the light to turn green. You are not in a rush so you are relaxed and just listening to your favorite radio station when all of a sudden there is a violent slam from the back of your car. You didn’t expect the impact…

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Carpel Tunnel Syndrome? Avoid the Knife!

Have you been told that you have Carpel Tunnel Syndrome or CTS? Does a loved one have Carpel Tunnel Syndrome? Have you been told that you have to have surgery? Do you even know what Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is? Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, otherwise know at CTS, is a condition where the median nerve get pinched…

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When to use ICE or HEAT for back pain

Ice There are two rules to follow when using ice. 1: Use ice first before using heat. 2: Continue using ice for as long as you still feel pain. To prevent frostbite, place a thin wet cloth between the ice and your skin. Apply ice to the painful or injured area for 15-20 minutes. Remove…

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Do You Think You Have Carpel Tunnel Syndrome?

Do you think that you might have carpel tunnel syndrome? Maybe, then again maybe not? Carpel tunnel syndrome is a disease where the median nerve (this is the nerve that supplies sensation to the palmer surface of the hand, thumb, and first 2 fingers) is compressed at the wrist in the area called the carpel…

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Thanksgiving Travel? How to stay safe in the car.

They say that the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend is the busiest weekend of the year for traveling. That means all means of travel. There has been a recent outcry over the new Transportation Safety Administration’s (TSA) new security checks. These new measures include the use of a full body x-ray or other imaging technology and a…

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Is It Safe To Drive During Pregnancy?

This is a very common question and concern during pregnancy and for good reason. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for pregnant woman and fetuses. Image via Wikipedia Here are some simple ways to protect yourself and your baby while driving or riding in a car: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT. Wearing your…

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Car Accident Risk, Don’t Be A Statistic

Did you know that your risk of being involved in a car accident this year is 1 in 4? Did you know that the average American will be involved in 1 car accident for every 5 years that they drive. Image via Wikipedia These accidents include everything from the “little fender-bender” to the complete total…

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