How dangerous is your child’s playground? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 children younger than 15 years of age are injured on the playground every year, and almost half of those injuries are very serious.

Trampolines are incredibly fun for most children and adults. They send you flying up in the air again and again and can be a great form of exercise. However, there is no end to the injuries they can cause, especially when used improperly.

As if moving isn’t already stressful enough, it can result in many painful and serious injuries as well. Practicing safe lifting and carrying techniques is extremely important. Here are a few tips to help you stay safe the next time you move (or help your friends move).

Explanation and Causes:
The spinal cord consists of a large bundle of nerves that carry impulses to and from the brain to and from the rest of the body. Cells of the nervous system don’t regenerate under most conditions and therefore injuries to the spinal cord sometimes irreparable and might have everlasting effects [...]