Many people erroneously believe that the fall and winter holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, are the most dangerous for driving, but the spring and summer holidays of Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day are actually the most risky. In fact, recent studies—including one by the National Safety Council (NSC)—reveal that car … Read more
(Updated) The Luck of the Irish can’t protect you from being in a car accident this St. Patrick’s Day! But there are things that can! As the 4th most popular drinking holiday after New Year’s, Christmas, and the 4th of July, St. Patrick’s Day is known for its alcohol-based parties—and alcohol-related car accidents. In fact, the National … Read more
With the government in partial shutdown and the problems with staffing TSA, flying is proving to be a real headache for many spring break travelers. If your 2026 spring break plans keep you far from the nearest airport, you may be truly counting your blessings. But there are still headaches you can face as you … Read more
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. On Sunday, March 8th, at 2:00 a.m., time will “spring forward” one hour to 3:00 a.m. For many of us, the thought of losing an hour of sleep and the adjustments our bodies must make to manage the time change over the upcoming weeks (and sometimes months) can feel … Read more
According to AAA Texas, approximately 9.4 million Texans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home from December 20th through January 1st. Nearly 93% of these travelers (8.7 million Texans) will be driving to their holiday destinations, with the bulk of the travel likely to be December 21-22, and according to transportation data … Read more
Your alarm goes off Monday morning, and suddenly you’re faced with a question you never thought you’d have to ask: “Am I ready to go back to work after my car wreck?” Whether your crash happened three days ago or three weeks ago, the decision to return to work involves more than just how you’re … Read more
In our blog series, we have covered some of the most common causes of crashes. Here at Accident & Injury Chiropractic, we believe it’s good to periodically review driving risks, so we can all stay safer on the roads. To that end, here is a review of the most common causes of car wrecks—beginning with … Read more
You walk away from a motor vehicle crash feeling relatively okay, perhaps a bit shaken but grateful to be alive. Then, hours or days later, the pain hits like a sledgehammer. Your neck feels stiff, your back aches, and you’re experiencing headaches that won’t go away. If this sounds familiar, you’re experiencing delayed-onset injuries that … Read more
Car crashes happen in an instant, but the pain that follows can last for weeks, months, or even years. If you’re reading this while nursing sore muscles, a stiff neck, or persistent back pain after a recent motor vehicle crash, you’re not alone. Every year, millions of Americans experience car wreck injuries that significantly impact … Read more
A minor car crash may not seem serious, but it can still lead to injuries, including back pain. Even if there’s no visible damage to your vehicle, the force of impact can affect your spine, muscles, and soft tissues. You must be asking yourself can a minor car crash cause back pain? The answer is … Read more
