Whether it’s experienced due to a fall, automobile accident or sports mishap, a concussion is a form of a traumatic and common brain injury. Between 4-5 million concussions occur each year in the United States. “Concussion,” the recent film starring Will Smith as pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu, put a spotlight on this serious condition.
Those who have experienced concussions may have the following symptoms:
- Vomiting
- Confusion
- Headaches that worsen
- Unconsciousness
- Speech that’s impaired
Effects Not Felt Right Away
Because the effects of a concussion aren’t felt immediately, most concussions will be undetected, undiagnosed and unaddressed. That can be dangerous as, in rare cases, concussions can result in lingering problems in areas such as mood and memory.
Natural, Noninvasive Help
Chiropractors are specially trained to determine if there’s a problem with the brain, nervous system and spine before any symptoms become apparent. Drug-free and natural, chiropractic care can help you or a loved one suffering from a concussion experience an improvement in symptoms.
If you or someone you love has experienced a concussion recently, we encourage you to come in for an evaluation today. We want to help you get on the path to recovery!