Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) describes a cluster of symptoms that can occur as a result of a head injury. These symptoms are comprised of both physical and cognitive issues that linger long after they normally would have subsided. In the days following a concussion, it is normal to experience headache, dizziness, sleep disturbance, and poor memory or concentration. For people experiencing post-concussion syndrome, these symptoms persist for a longer period of time than would be expected, and often worsen over time rather than getting better.
After experiencing an injury to the head, the nervous system is in a state of heightened awareness. The pathways that sense pain and that are responsible for sensations such as dizziness become extra sensitive, and for a variety of reasons, those messages are amplified after an injury to the brain, even a mild one. Over time, those pathways should return to normal, but for people experiencing PCS, they remain in a state of elevated awareness, or even continue to worsen.
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There is hope, however, for people that are living with these symptoms for months, even years following an injury. Upper cervical chiropractors like Dr. Bohemier have an in depth understanding of these nervous system pathways and how their function relates to the specific alignment of the bones in the top part of the neck. The concussion-causing injury likely created a misalignment of the uppermost vertebrae in the neck that sit just underneath the skull. Through a thorough analysis and a gentle adjustment, Dr. Bohemier helps his patients to regain their quality of life following even the most mild of concussions. Removing the obstruction to the proper operation of the nervous system allows these affected pathways to heal and regain their normal function.
Reference Site:
http://www.neurosymptoms.org/#/post-concussion-syndrome/4582101276
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