Nausea After a Motorcycle Accident

Nausea after a motorcycle accident can occur for a number of reasons. If you experience nausea and have been involved in a motorcycle or car accident, seek immediate medical attention. Feeling sick to your stomach can be a sign of a traumatic brain injury. It can also mean that there is internal bleeding. And sometimes, nausea […]

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Broken Ankle Motorcycle Accident Injury

A broken ankle motorcycle accident injury is incredibly common. Fractures occur in 52 percent of non-fatal motorcycle accidents (data taken from a study of over 700 motorcycle crashes in the Los Angeles area). Lower extremity fractures, like a broken ankle, are one of the most frequently occurring motorcycle crash injuries. The treatment you receive after your motorcycle […]

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Knee Tendonitis Treatment for Cyclists

Knee tendonitis treatment for cyclists helps address this common injury that plagues cyclists. Knee tendonitis generally refers to patellar tendonitis. The patella, or kneecap, is connected to the shinbone by the patellar tendon. The patellar tendon is engaged when you extend your leg to kick, jump, or pedal a bike. Patellar tendonitis can mean that […]

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How to Treat Biker’s Arm

One common injury seen in motorcycle crashes is biker’s arm. Biker’s arm, sometimes called rider’s arm, occurs on impact in a number of different scenarios in a motorcycle accident. It can result in partial or complete paralysis. It can occur when the weight of the motorcycle slams down on the arm. It can also occur as […]

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How to Treat Cycling Road Rash

Cycling road rash is something most of us will have to deal with at least once or twice. The nasty abrasions that occur with road rash aren’t immediately that painful, but within just a few minutes, your adrenaline levels will decrease, and the discomfort will start. Road rash can usually be treated at home by […]

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear a Bike Helmet

Not wearing a bike helmet is one of the biggest mistakes a cyclist can make. Many states and localities have laws in place to force you to wear a bike helmet. If you fail to wear a bike helmet, you can be issued a citation and fined. Although no one wants to pay a fine, […]

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Lower Back Pain from Riding a Motorcycle

It is not uncommon to have a few aches and pains after a day of riding. After all, the body remains in a seated position for long periods of time, while balanced on a vibrating engine. Just thinking about it makes me want to stand up and stretch. And usually, it just takes a few […]

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Numb Toes After Riding a Motorcycle

Although experiencing numb toes after riding a motorcycle is not all that common of an occurrence, it can happen. If it happens to you, you may be concerned that it is a sign of a significant problem. Fortunately, numbness and tingling in the toes after riding your bike usually is no cause for alarm. Before […]

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​ Scaphoid Fracture in a Bicycle Accident

One of the most common cycling injuries is the scaphoid fracture. When a bike accident occurs, the cyclist reflexively reaches out with their arms to brace their fall. Injuries can result as this places the brunt of the impact on the hands and forearms. The small bones in the hands and wrists are simply unable […]

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