According to research, results show that many individuals are not taking concussions serious as they should be. More than half a million children are taking to the hospital emergency units on the treatment of traumatic brain injuries. However, so many school children suffer from concussion as a result of participating in organized sports such as wrestling, football, soccer and ice hockey. They are often sent back into the game prematurely simply because the symptoms disappear within few minutes to hours, so they don’t get to check back on them even after the game. Meanwhile, this could, in turn, become a long-term effect leading to a post-concussion syndrome. Some long-term effects may result in dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Concussions are caused by a blow to the head or even a fall, a sudden deceleration impact that causes a shakes the brain inside the skull, and it can present itself through the following symptoms.

• Neck pain
• Disorientation
• Nausea and vomiting
• Amnesia
• Slurred speech
• Balance and memory problems
• Sinus problems
• Fibromyalgia
• Autoimmune conditions
• Meniere’s disease and vertigo

If you feel any symptoms of concussion, the first step is to seek the attention of a doctor provided that there is no subdural hematoma or internal bleeding. Moreover, if you have been cleared by the medical personnel, your next stop should be at doctor who is a qualified upper cervical chiropractor. However, Redmond chiropractors are always available to help with giving cervical care helps with post-concussion syndrome.

Furthermore, it is estimated that 17% of people who sustain head injury still have tireless symptoms one year after the incident. In our practices as Redmond wa chiropractor, we have attended to many post-concussion syndromes and we have been able to find out that people who suffer post-concussion syndrome often suffer from neck injury which causes an intrusion in the central nerve system.

Is Upper Cervical care Valid for post-concussion syndrome?

Concussion affects the common function of the brain for a limited period as though victims do not collapse or faint. Hence, it is often considered moderate. A concussion is attributed to sports activities.

A brain contusion is the bruising of the brain tissue which results in brain instability. This results in bleeding which is taken up into the brain tissue. Consequentially, absorption of cerebrospinal; fluid in the brain tissue results in neurological injury. In contrast to concussion, brain contusion takes effect on one side of the brain and eventually spread out to the other parts.

You must have been wondering how Upper Cervical care can help with post-concussion syndrome. Along with concussion victims feel neck injury. The neck is situated in the upper cervical area which in order words it is the thickest part of the spinal cord, and it caps the spinal canal. This area is not sensitive to warmth. Hence the spinal cord is frequently neglected. If damaged, it becomes inflamed and will possess the identical signs of a moderate brain damage.

Regarding managing post-concussion syndrome, Chiropractor Redmond WA experts perform upper cervical chiropractic operation to the patient. When the spinal cord is compacted, the body’s function underneath the structural dmisalignments or subluxations areas is affected. However, the blood vessels and compressed nerves in the vertebral arteries of the head region are results of the symptoms felt on the head. When upper cervical operation is performed, the blood vessels and nerves is released from the compaction leading to the normal flow of impulses through the spinal cord. Therefore, the symptoms felt in the neck and head is gone.

Moreover, there is many drug-free and non-aggressive rehabilitation treatment used by the Redmond Chiropractic conducted to take care of this condition. Post-concussion syndrome treatments range from receptor-based simulation of the senses, dietary adjustments to boost the activity of the brain and nervous system, physical therapy and many other treatments.

Also, we utilize a particular tool known as the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 2 (SCAT2) to assess, evaluate and manage concussion in athletes. This tool is used to evaluate concussion physical signs, symptoms, coordination, cognitive assessment, balance and Glasgow Coma Scale.

Chiropractor Redmond WA mode of treatment can help many who is suffering from Post-concussion syndrome.  The treatments mentioned earlier are used by the Redmond chiropractors and have proven effective.

Chiropractor is often the first health care providers for patients suffering from post-concussion syndrome incurred during car accidents or contact sports. As Redmond chiropractors, we are certified by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, and we manage athletes who suffer from post-concussions syndrome.

According to studies, there have been recommendations that if your child is involved in contact sports and suffers a blow to the head, or experience symptoms of concussion as a result of a fall, do not allow him to continue in the sport. He/she should take some time to rest until they are totally healed from the concussion. They can only be allowed into the game if the symptoms subside, ease them into the sport. They are not expected to get back in with full force. Easing them back in will prevent the return of the symptoms.

Redmond WA chiropractors will take care of your child’s cervical spine and any other symptoms that may arise. If the patient needs to be referred to a health care professional, it is our duty to let you know, but we have all the necessary expertise to take care of post-concussion syndrome patients. We help with a lot of sports injuries, and studies show that chiropractic is the most conservative means of decreasing sports-related back pain.