The weight bearing joints include the hip, knee, ankle and foot. The Social Security Regulations reflect the usual medical rule that the joints nearest to the core of the body are the most important. Thus, the hip bears the weight of the body, the knee is the shock absorber for…
While cars are an everyday part of almost everyone’s life, whether we drive or ride or walk near one, to ever let our guard down in or around one is folly. There are simply too many variables involved in car accidents and the causation behind them. A common reason for…
If you were injured while at work and filed a workers’ compensation claim, you have had to jump through certain hoops in order to ensure all documentation and records are relayed and verified. But what happens if your MRI or assessment comes back with no clear indicator of an obvious…
In some cases one side of the spine may grow slightly faster or the bones grow at slightly different rates. This can cause a twisting of the spine that is called scoliosis and occasionally occurs in conjunction with a hump-like condition called kyphosis.
Social Security Disability Insurance is intended for those who have historically worked and paid into Social Security but who are no longer able to maintain employment, due to a disability. Likely because it benefits the economy to work and give a portion of your money to the government to hold…
With Memorial Day behind us, kids all across North Carolina are more than ready to finish school and enjoy a much-needed summer break. For parents, however, this time of year isn’t always as relaxing as it can be for our kids. This can be especially true for parents with teen…