Sustaining an injury to the head, even a mild one, has both immediate and longer–lasting repercussions. A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury that usually happens after some type of blow to the head. This can happen during a sports event or a motor vehicle accident. Sometimes the trauma can seem benign at first, but then some symptoms start to appear. There can be headaches, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, and changes in vision. In many cases, these symptoms subside within the first week or so. However, they can persist for a year or more in people who develop post-concussion syndrome.
Post-concussion syndrome relief are traditionally aimed at symptom management. What this usually means for the patient is prescription painkillers for migraines or headaches, anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medications, and various types of cognitive therapy to aid in the rehabilitation of lost memory and attention.
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Another way to break free from concussion symptoms is true upper cervical chiropratic. Upper cervical chiropractors like Dr. Bohemier focus on providing care that addresses the root cause of many of the lingering symptoms people might experience after a head injury. Headaches and migraines that persist following a concussion are often due to a spinal misalignment that occurred as a result of the injury. Dr. Bohemier looks specifically at the upper two vertebrae in the neck, since those play a critical role in making sure signals that travel over the nervous system via the brainstem are sent and received normally. When symptoms last longer than they should after a concussion, it can often be traced back to abnormal head and neck alignment. Dr. Bohemier’s approach to adjusting the spine and restoring normal alignment is extremely safe and gentle, and can provide natural, lasting relief.
References:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-concussion-syndrome/basics/treatment/con-20032705
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