Every Redwood City upper cervical chiropractor combats various types of headaches. One of the less recognized causes of headaches is concussions. Every year, there are millions of concussions caused by sports-related injuries reported in the United States. In particular, there are about 1.6 to 4 million of these concussions reported each year. However, contact sports are not the only culprit for the cases of concussions. Studies have shown that cheerleading is one of the top reasons for injuries reported for women's sports.
Due to these statistics, the sports commission made sure there is a better measure of safety. Many precautions included mandatory safety certifications, increased safety training, floor mats, and more restrictions when circumstances were less than ideal.
Concussions or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant cause of disability and death in the United States. An average of 155 individuals in the US has died each day due to injuries caused by TBI. Those who survived a concussion or TBI faced continuously with adverse effects known to last several days or the rest of their lives.
TBI happens due to a blow, a bump, or a jolt to the head. It can disrupt the normal function of the brain. Bear in mind that not all bumps or blows to the head can result in a TBI. The severity of a TBI can range from mild (a short change in consciousness of mental status) or severe (extended periods of unconsciousness or memory loss after a head injury). A majority of the TBI’s that happen each year are just mild concussions.
Concussions may often go unnoticed, but they can show a lot of symptoms. Here are some of the more common ones:
If your loved ones suffered injuries or concussions, please make sure they get the proper care. Concussions can lead to future health complications and also increase the risk of severe conditions like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, seizures, bipolar disorder, memory loss, and other neurological dysfunctions. However, time alone cannot heal this type of injury. People who suffer from concussions need a check-up as soon as possible, especially when they show any of the above symptoms.
Our Redwood City upper cervical chiropractor can help you. Upper cervical chiropractic care concentrates on making sure that the top two bones, the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae, are correctly aligned. Head or neck injuries are among the leading causes of misalignments in the spine's upper cervical area.
By accurately and carefully realigning these fundamental structures of the neck, the body enjoys the opportunity to heal correctly. It has often resulted in a complete reversal of the symptoms, as mentioned earlier, most notably chronic headaches.
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