Spring has sprung, and that can only mean one thing — it’s spring cleaning time! Open up your windows, unclutter that closet, pull out your spray bottles, and give your home a good scrub! But don’t forget to be safe while doing so. In our urgent care clinics, we see accidents, injuries, and falls occurring […]
Tag: injuries
Sprains vs. Strains
Two of the most common reasons for a visit to the urgent care are sprains and strains. Sprains and strains are often categorized together due to their similarity — they both refer to tearing or overstretching of soft tissue in the body. However, the difference lies in what soft tissue is affected. Soft Tissue in […]
Don’t Let a Christmas Injury Ruin Your Holiday
The most wonderful time of the year can land you in a hospital or doctor’s office if you aren’t careful. For 2016, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) documented 18,400 injuries related to holiday decorating alone that required a visit to the emergency room. And the numbers only increase each year. According to […]
Children’s Sports Injuries — Are you Prepared?
School is officially in full session and fall sports are well underway. Unfortunately, that also means kids sports injuries are imminent. Youth Sports-Related Injuries are on the Rise In a day and age where youth sports seem to be becoming more and more competitive at younger ages, one challenge that arises is protecting our children […]
Trampolines: The Backyard Danger
If you have kids, at some point they may beg you to put up a trampoline in the backyard, or play on one at a friend’s or neighbor’s house. While it may seem like innocent childhood fun, trampolines can be dangerous. At In and Out Express Care, we see a number of sprains, fractures, dislocations, […]
How Can I Prevent Shin Splints?
Shin splints are one of the most common injuries for runners, dancers, and other athletes. Known medically as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints occur from repeated stress of impact on the shinbone (tibia). It manifests as pain and tenderness along the front of the leg. Shin splints can be painful, but thankfully they are […]
Stress Fractures: the How and Why
What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture is a break in the bone caused by repetitive actions. Often a very small crack, they often go unnoticed until the pain becomes too intense to continue the activity. The pain will continue to worsen with time. These repeated actions can range from running, playing basketball, gymnastics […]
