What is going on in my brain after a concussion? A concussion cannot be seen on an X-ray, CT or MRI. So, what exactly is going on in the brain? Think of people doing “the wave” at a sporting event. One person lifts their arms in the air and then the person next to them does the same thing. Once a person lifts their arms, they then lower their arms and wait for the wave to come back around to them. This is similar to when a nerve passes a message along. A nerve passes its message (lifts its arms) and then requires energy to reset itself (lower its arms) and wait for the next message. After a concussion, there is a lack of energy in the system. So, the nerve becomes unable to … [Read more...]

What is a concussion? A concussion is defined as a traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanical forces. Any blow to the head, face, neck or body that causes a sudden jarring of the brain inside the skull may cause a concussion. Common causes of a concussion include car accidents, falls, sports injuries, and violent acts. The following are signs you may have a concussion: Any alteration in mental state at the time of the injury such as confusion, disorientation, slowed thinking, or alteration of consciousness or moodAny lack of memory for events immediately before or after the injury (posttraumatic amnesia) not greater than 24 hoursAny loss of consciousness at the time of … [Read more...]

A concussion is a brain injury that results from a brain collision with the skull due to excessive acceleration or deceleration of the head. Concussions can be caused by a direct impact to the head or by a hit to the body. The whiplash associated with the impact is often what causes a concussion. Strengthening the neck muscles can help to control the whiplash of the head and neck after an impact. Stronger and faster adapting neck muscles can counteract the forces of an impact more effectively and reduce the risk of a brain to skull collision. Concussion Risk Reduction Program Physiostation & Sports Injury Clinic has created a simple concussion risk reduction program consisting of … [Read more...]