Concussions continue to make headlines and myths around concussions seem to continue. Some of the common misconceptions are:
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Minor impacts cannot cause a concussion
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A concussion only occurs in conjunction with loss of consciousness
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Symptoms cease after a short period of rest1
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A Normal CT scan rules out a concussion
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An individual who is unconscious due to the impact has more severe symptoms than the other person who was conscious
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Helmet’s prevent concussions2
The reality is that a concussion can occur whether the individual is an athlete or stay at home parent. A concussion can occur and in some cases be even more severe when the individual is not knocked unconscious. Anyone can suffer from a concussion and we have to understand the possible associated symptoms and treatment options as well as consequences of delaying treatment of a traumatic head injury. The most common symptoms of a brain injury, such as a concussion include:
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Fatigue
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Dizziness/Vertigo
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Headache/Migraines
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Anxiety/Depression
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Speech Problems
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Neck and back pain
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Insomnia or Sleep Disorders
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Inattention or Memory Loss
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Traumatic head injuries resulting in an upper neck injury have been implicated as a cause or risk factor for the start of neurological diseases such as:
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Parkinson’s Disease
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Alzheimer’s Disease
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Seizure Disorders
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Fibromyalgia
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ADD/ADHD
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Bipolar Disorder
If people around you continuously deny the impact of your injury or cannot believe that after several weeks, months or even years you are still dealing with the consequences of the concussion, then its time you call Miguel Flores, DC Specialist. He specializes in studying the upper neck with precision and accuracy. By using this heightened level of accuracy, Miguel Flores, DC has been able to help patients suffering from concussion symptoms begin to live the life they used to live and a life they never imagined they could live.
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Shulkin, J. What you don’t know about concussions. The Huffington Post. 20 February 2015. Web. Accessed on 06 August 2015. < http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennie-shulkin/concussion-myths_b_6708278.html>.
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Surprising concussion myths and facts. Science Daily. 29 March 2012. Web. Accessed on 06 August 2015. <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120329170220.htm >.
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Elster E. Head Injury / Post-concussion Syndrome. Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. Web. Accessed on 6 August 2015. <http://erinelster.com/ConditionsDetail.aspx?ConditionID=12 >.
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