1. Distracted Driving Distracted driving becomes a larger threat every year and has been the leading cause of car accidents for the past decades. Please pay attention to the road while you are driving. That means no calls, no texting, no eating, no reading, no grooming or application of makeup,…

5 Things to Discuss With A Doctor After a Crash When you talk with your doctor after a car accident, the most important thing is to be completely open and honest. There is no shame in admitting when you can’t do something, and being forthcoming about your pain, limits, and…

1. Disc Herniation Disc herniation is one of the most common causes of back and neck pain. It goes by many different names such as a pinched nerve, and bulging or burning disc, but no matter what you call it, the pain it creates can be intense and long-lasting. Pain…

Here are some helpful basics to keep you safe! 1. Accelerate slowly if your tire explodes When you feel a tire give out, your first reaction is to slam on the brakes. Not only is this a terrible idea if there is traffic behind you, but it could also cause…

Even if you’ve never crashed or been pulled over by the police, it’s always a good idea to find ways to stay sharp and improve your driving. Here, de Jager and other road safety experts offer their tips for how to stay on top of your driving game. 1. Tidy…

My son is seventeen and, thankfully, a safe and conscientious driver. I partially contribute his driving skill to his love of car-driving video games. This may sound silly, but his hours “behind the wheel” when he was younger were obvious when he was first practicing his parent-taught Drivers’ Ed and…

Spending the day on a boat is usually a fun and relaxing experience. Boating is one of the most popular activities in Texas, with more than half a million registered boats in the state, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. With so many boats on our lakes and…

You may be hearing more and more about neck pain caused by technology. Whether you hear the term text neck, tech neck, or sometimes even Netflix neck, the discussion is about the same thing – how modern lifestyle regarding the use of technology has adverse effects on the neck. If…

As a member of the family, we take our pets everywhere! Whether it’s going on a much needed vacation, driving them to an area park to run and play, or maybe, it’s a quick trip to the veterinarian for a check-up – some furry passengers just love to ride! But…

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits, and lower back pain is now the leading cause of disability worldwide. Here are some things you should know about back pain: Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions with 80% of adults, mainly women,…