A concussion is a brain injury induced by the brain's acceleration or deceleration inside the skull as a result of a substantial hit to the head or another part of the body. The impact produces a metabolic imbalance in the brain cells, resulting in reduced blood flow and short-term energy deficiencies. Symptoms may include loss of consciousness, headache, pressure in the head, neck discomfort, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, or balance issues, among others.
Here are some important aspects of concussion management:
Concussion testing assesses your brain's processing and cognitive performance after a head injury. A baseline concussion test may be conducted prior to the start of a sports season for athletes who are at risk of head injuries.
Following a concussion, partial vision loss, depth perception issues, double vision, and other symptoms might impair our ability to maintain balance, making the rehabilitation process more difficult. To keep our posture balanced, our visual system processes basic sensory input. Vision therapy has been shown to help the visual system recover from difficulties that are often associated with post-concussion syndrome.
Exercise may be quite effective in the healing from post-concussion syndrome. Elevating your heart rate while exercise boosts blood supply to your brain, hastening the healing process. Exercise-related motions also aid to generate good, normalizing nerve activity by synchronizing your arms, legs, neck, and head as you move.
After a concussion, the levels of magnesium and zinc in the brain quickly decrease. These are two essential tools that the body uses to heal damage - magnesium and zinc. In order to assist you maximize your recovery process, our staff will collaborate with you to identify and address any areas of concern.