Hurricanes are some of the most damaging natural occurrences in the world. Hurricanes destroy trees, damage infrastructure and compromise the structural integrity of houses. Recently, the entire country watched breathlessly as two hurricanes came dangerously close to...
Month: August 2020
Many complications can occur with a spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries from events like motorcycle crashes or slip-and-fall incidents may heal without future issues; however, it’s also possible that these injuries are permanent. Living life with a damaged spinal cord isn’t easy. Challenges, such as changes in...
Don’t apologize after a car accident
For some people, apologizing after a car accident just feels natural. They’re sorry that it happened. They wish it hadn’t. They want to express their concern and compassion to the other driver. It’s not that this compassion-based mindset isn’t a good one to have....
Does adrenaline actually mask pain?
One problem that people sometimes face after a car accident is that they think they are fine when they have really suffered serious injuries. They may not feel those injuries in the moment. People often refer to adrenaline, saying that it can mask pain and that the...