Northbrook Personal Injury Blog

October 15, 2020 / Bicycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

Cycling Headaches: What They Are and How to Prevent Them

Headaches from a Northbrook bicycle accident or exercise headaches are painful headaches that occur either during or shortly after an extended period of exercise. I’ve suffered from exercise-induced and cycling-induced headaches for years, so I think I can speak to both the cause and prevention. It is important to remember that although exercise-induced headaches are […]

October 14, 2020 / Bicycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

Shin Pain and Cycling

Shin and lower leg pain, commonly referred to as shin splints, is common among athletes. Although it doesn’t occur too often among cyclists, it can happen if you increase your cadence or hit the hills without proper training. Shin pain cycling can range nothing more than a nuisance to a major, debilitating issue. There are […]

October 10, 2020 / Bicycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

ADHD and Cycling: A Therapeutic Approach

6.4 million children are diagnosed with ADHD, a common disorder of childhood. This disorder continues to affect many into adulthood, as well. Typically children are treated with Adderall, Ritalin, and Concerta – stimulants that actually lessen the symptoms of ADHD. Unfortunately, these medications come with side effects, including anxiety, nausea, lack of appetite, and insomnia. […]

October 8, 2020 / Bicycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

Treatment for Headaches After Cycling

Headaches after cycling are fairly common, but that does not mean that you need to avoid the bike. With a little technical know-how, headache-prone cyclists can share all the benefits of exercise without the pain. In fact, if you adhere to a few guidelines, cycling can help prevent headaches and migraines. Have you been hurt […]

October 8, 2020 / Bicycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

What’s the Best Time of Day for Cycling?

What’s the best time of day for cycling? Is it better to cycle first thing in the morning, in the evening before dinner, or somewhere in between? It turns out, when you choose to ride DOES make a difference. Although it makes logical sense to ride whenever you can fit it into your busy schedule, if […]

October 5, 2020 / Motorcycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

How to Prevent Road Salt Motorcycle Damage

It’s a crazy time of the year – it can be snowy one day and warm just a few days later. Cities love using road salt to treat icy and snowy roads. Road salt causes ice to melt and prevents refreezing. It is a relatively inexpensive solution to dangerous, icy roads. But once the snow […]

September 18, 2020 / Motorcycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

How to Remove Scratches from Your Motorcycle DIY

No matter how careful you are to keep your motorcycle safe from damage, scratches are inevitable. Often the culprit is little bits of gravel on the roadways that strike your bike. Bits of gravel and road debris are treacherous to your bike’s finish and there’s no way to avoid them. If you use your motorcycle […]

September 11, 2020 / Bicycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

7 Pain Relievers for Cycling Injuries and Soreness

Painkillers and pain relievers for cyclists vary in the degree of relief they provide. These tips will help you better understand how to achieve the best pain relief for your cycling injury. Pain in the soft tissues that occurs as a result of overuse injuries is common among cyclists. But whether your pain is acute […]

September 3, 2020 / Bicycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

5 Tips For Sore Arches After Cycling

There’s nothing worse than getting off the bike and feeling that all-to-familiar sensation of sore arches. Arch problems are very common, with some causes being genetic and others activity-based. Pain in the mid foot area, or radiating from the ball of the foot into the arch, is seen often in athletes. But you do not […]

September 1, 2020 / Motorcycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

How to Handle a Heavy Motorcycle

Heavy motorcycles can be a bit intimidating to some. On the road, you want agility and maneuverability and heavy motorcycles don’t necessarily fit the mold. When you’re rolling at highway speeds, you might not detect much of a difference between a heavy motorcycle and a lightweight bike. But at slow speeds, in parking lots, and […]