Effective Concussion Management Treatments

Concussions are brain injuries caused by blows to the head. They can result in impaired brain function resulting in lasting symptoms. Unfortunately, they are an all-too-common occurrence affecting all age groups.

Prompt medical attention is critical after a head injury so that the extent can be determined. While a concussion is a potentially life-threatening condition, it can, conversely, be easily left undiagnosed. As concussions can lead to a variety of health problems down the road, it’s important to both understand your condition and seek treatment.

While many concussions are sustained from sports-related injuries, falls typically account for 47% of all traumatic brain injuries. Symptoms can include:

• Cognitive impairment (i.e. difficulty concentrating, lowered attention span)
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Light sensitivity
• Emotional changes
• Insomnia or too much sleep
• Ringing in the ears
• Neck pain
• Feeling of lethargy

There are a number of non-surgical and non-invasive concussion treatment options available. The most effective of these include concussion management programs and chiropractic care.

Let’s take a look at how these concussion treatments work.

Effective Concussion Management Treatments

Concussion Management Programs

The more we learn about how concussions impact the lives of sufferers, the more we realize just how personalized they are. Concussions affect everyone differently, with some patients experiencing symptoms others don’t.

The single best approach to concussion treatment is the baseline test. Baseline testing involves undergoing a full assessment of your cognitive and brain functions before an injury occurs, so that it can be compared with post-concussion results. However, apart from professional athletes, few healthy people undergo baseline testing.

After suffering a concussion, a series of cognitive tests are usually administered to see what, if any, impact the injury may have had. A treatment plan will be formulated, with the ultimate aim of returning the patient to normal activities.

The baseline testing results will help to determine a specialized treatment plan. Treatment will typically focus on addressing each symptom as part of a comprehensive regimen. The ultimate goal is to reduce or eliminate problems and prevent long-term effects.

Finally, a concussion management program will undertake to reintegrate activity into the patient’s life. Unfortunately, returning to school or work shortly after a concussion is frequently not possible due to the inherent risks and cognitive impairments. That’s why these programs will help sufferers slowly return to pre-concussion activities in such a way as to not impede recovery progress.

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractors are also seen as “front line” personnel for concussion treatment. They can evaluate the patient for any possible damage to the neck and spine, and through manipulations, they can ease the symptoms of many concussion symptoms including neck pain, balance issues, and headaches.

In addition to making adjustments to improve skeletal and spinal health, chiropractors take a whole-body approach to treating injuries. Working from their initial assessment and by continual monitoring of the patient, a chiropractor can design and implement a comprehensive treatment program promoting full recovery.

Effective Non-Surgical Concussion Treatment

If you’ve suffered a concussion, there are excellent non-invasive treatment options available that can help you reduce or eliminate symptoms and help you return to an active lifestyle.

Comprehensive concussion management programs and chiropractic care, when used together, are essential avenues toward a full recovery.

Healthmax Physiotherapy Clinics offers full concussion management and chiropractic services for patients in the Greater Toronto Area. Our friendly and experienced staff offer full baseline testing, assessments, and tailored treatment plans to help you overcome your injury and enjoy life to the fullest.

Book an online appointment today and start your personalized concussion recovery plan.