Post-Concussion Syndrome: The Silent Scourge

There is a silent scourge that afflicts hundreds if not thousands of people all over the United States. It is a condition that poses a serious health concern to people, many of whom may not even know that they have it. 

Called Post-Concussion Syndrome or PCS, it starts as a simple headache followed by dizziness, fatigue, and irritability.  Some may even experience these other symptoms:

  • Blurry vision
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Loss of memory and concentration problems
  • Sensitivity to light and noise
  • Intense headache or migraine

From Concussion to Post-Concussion Syndrome

To better understand PCS, it is necessary first to know what a concussion is. People who visit an upper cervical chiropractor in Redwood City learn that a concussion is a mild trauma to the brain. They also understand that it may be caused by a blow, a fall, or any other injurious impact that could either make a person lose consciousness or not at all.

It comes as no surprise that professional boxers, football players, mixed martial arts fighters, and other athletes engaged in hard contact sports are diagnosed with PCS. However, anybody can sustain this head trauma due to a car accident, a slip or a fall, or any other untoward incident that involves a direct hit on the head.

A person with a concussion is said to have PCS when his or her symptoms last longer than the expected period for recovery.  A concussion’s symptoms could last for several days up to about three months. Anything beyond three months is already considered a post-concussion syndrome.

How to Avoid PCS

By seeking advice from an upper cervical chiropractor in Redwood City, one can know how to avoid this potentially serious condition easily. To protect oneself from harmful trauma to the head that leads to a concussion or even PCS:

  • Use a protective helmet when engaged in hard contact sports or outdoor activities like biking, football, hockey, rock climbing, or baseball.
  • Drive carefully, especially on slippery roads and during harsh weather conditions.
  • Always fasten your seatbelt, whether you are a driver or passenger.
  • Walk carefully to avoid accidental slips, falls, or bumps on hard surfaces.

Relief for Post-Concussion Syndrome

However, the reality is, we can’t always avoid accidents. Unexpected things happen, and we get hurt during a sporting event or even when we’re just innocently walking on the street. 

But even if we get hurt, the good news is that we can always visit an upper cervical chiropractor in Redwood City.  A bump on the head might already be causing a headache for several days, something that we need to pay attention to. Perhaps you already have some of the PCS symptoms and have been experiencing them for quite some time.  There is not a moment more to waste.  Today is the best time to consult with an upper cervical chiropractor in Redwood City. At Advanced Spinal Care, you can experience a gentle and precise adjustment of the upper cervical spine that helps promote pain relief and healing from post-concussion syndrome and other health problems.

To schedule a complimentary consultation call our Redwood City office at 650-595-0500 You can also click the button below.

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