Concussion Conclusion: Evaluate the Neck

Concussions are a common occurrence in many sports and recreational activities that affect 1.6-3.8 million people in the United States.¹ Concussions can happen quickly and often go undetected with little or no symptoms, until they manifest as larger problems years later.

Concussions pose a major challenge to health care providers due their intricate nature. Also known as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), concussions happen when the brain moves inside the skull typically caused by some sort of trauma. Symptoms may be obvious such as nausea, fatigue, and headaches; however some signs are very small and go unnoticed. Treatment for concussions vary and are typically very intensive, most options typically only treat the symptoms and do not correct cause.

The field of TBI is changing rapidly as more research is being performed by the scientific community. Recently a comprehensive look at concussion type symptoms revealed that the neck plays a very important role. If the joints between the bones in the neck are not properly moving it may cause dizziness.² It is now being stressed that the cervical spine/neck be properly evaluated in relation to TBI and concussion type symptoms.

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Natural Relief for Concussions  in Kissimmee, FL

Dr. Scott Pancake is helping patients get natural relief from concussions and the symptoms of post-concussion syndrome including migraines, vertigo and more in Kissimmee, Florida. Dr. Pancake is a specially trained Upper Cervical Chiropractor that deals with the Atlas Bone (C1 vertebra) as it relates to the brain and nervous system function. Clinical studies have shown that when the Atlas bone under the skull is misaligned that it affects the information that provides input to the brain. When the Atlas is addressed by an Upper Cervical Chiropractic Adjustment that proper joint alignment is restored and brain function can return quicker.³

References:

1. Langlois JA, Rutland-Brown W, Wald MM. The epidemiology and impact of traumatic brain injury: a brief overview. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2006;21:375-78.
2. John J. Leddy, John G. Baker, Asim Merchant, John Picano, Daniel Gaile, Jason Matuszak, Barry Willer. Brain or Strain? Symptoms Alone Do Not Distinguish Physiologic Concussion From Cervical/Vestibular Injury. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 2014; 1 DOI: 10.1097
3. Mandolesi S, Marceca G, Conicello S, Harris E. Upper cervical vertebral subluxation in multiple sclerosis with chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency: a pilot study. J Upper Cervical Chiropr Res. 2013;(3):65-70

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