A herniated disc can cause chronic, debilitating pain, along with other complications, such as reduced mobility and loss of bladder control and sexual function. While physical therapy and surgery can go a long way to treat herniated discs, and pain management can help alleviate symptoms, in some cases, a workplace…
With so many people under lockdown in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you’d think there would be fewer car accidents – and fewer car accident injuries and deaths. After all, with so many people staying home, there should be fewer drivers on the roads and fewer opportunities for a…
The modern world has not seen a public health crisis like COVID-19. Business, commerce, travel, and nearly everything we’ve come to depend on in our daily lives ground to a halt to help stop the spread of a disease that kills without discrimination. While most of the public was told…
Summer is upon us, and for many of us, this is the season in which we look forward to vacationing. But as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the United States and around the world, is it a good idea to make travel plans? Because cases of COVID-19 are still…
While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all segments of the U.S. economy, among those struggling the most right now are so-called “essential workers.” This is particularly true of commercial truck drivers, who have to keep up their delivery schedules so grocery stores stay stocked, gas stations have fuel, pharmacies…
When taking a road trip, there’s much fun to be had. But, when planning your trip, you must remember to put safety first. It’s crucial that you take all the necessary precautions to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. Remember to make sure your vehicle is properly maintained and…
Car crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States. According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), 18% of roadway fatalities involved people who were hit and killed while walking or bicycling. Most vehicle-related deaths are preventable. Some safety advocates believe that changing the way we talk…
Have you ever been waiting in line at your local pharmacy and watched as the pharmacist behind the counter tries to juggle filling prescriptions, answering patients’ questions about their prescription, giving flu shots, talking on the phone to insurance companies and doctor’s offices, answering questions from pharmacy technicians, and more?…
Texting while driving is perhaps the most dangerous form of distracted driving, and this year Virginia lawmakers have expanded hands-free driving prohibitions to combat this problem. Because new laws have been implemented in recent years, it is not uncommon for residents of and visitors to Virginia to be unaware of…
Speeding and distracted driving are the two most dangerous driving behaviors, according to a recent Esurance analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data. In a single recent year, speeding killed 9,717 people in the United States and was a factor in at least 25% of all traffic fatalities,…