Concussions in Rocklin

The most common type of brain injury in Rocklin is a concussion, which is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). They can be caused by falls, sports related injuries to the head, and jolts due to car accidents. Concussions can happen to people of any age, from small children to senior citizens, and are often overlooked. Only 10% of the time or less due concussions cause a loss of consciousness. However, even a slight bump can jolt the brain enough to cause injury.
THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION IN ROCKLIN ARE:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Poor balance
- Fatigue
- Pressure in the head
- Problems with thinking or remembering
- Nervousness
- Irritability
- Changes in personality
- Difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep
We know now that the most important factor in recovery time from concussion is the length of time injured people take to receive evaluation and treatment by a qualified healthcare provider. Early and appropriate treatment can shorten recovery, decrease symptoms and speed people's ability to get their life back on track.
THERE ARE 5 SUBTYPES OF CONCUSSION:
- Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction
- Neuro-inflammation
- Visual/Vestibular Dysfunction
- Neck Dysfunction
- A combination of the conditions listed above
Accurately identifying the subtype of concussion is important to help guide proper treatment. As of today, 5%-30% of people who have experienced concussions have symptoms that persist and develop Post Concussive Syndrome (PCS). Patients with symptoms persisting longer than 30 days are considered to have PCS.
POST CONCUSSIVE SYNDROME OR PERSISTENT CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS (PCS) CAN BE BROKEN DOWN INTO 4 MAIN AREAS:
- Cognitive:difficulty focusing, memory issues, concerns with thinking
- Sleep:fatigue, difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep
- Mood/ Behavior:irritability, personality changes
- Physical:headaches, neck pain, dizziness, sensitivity to light and sound
How we help people with concussions:
Our Doctor are specifically trained in the diagnosis and management of Concussion/ mTBI and head injuries. This training allows them to utilize the most recent scientific information in helping people recover from concussion/mTBI.
Treatment
We have helped people who have suffered head injuries recover when other treatments have failed to help. Utilizing a multimodal approach to treatment format allows our patients to start to see changes in their symptoms in just a few days. Some of the treatments we utilize include:
Our doctors have expertise in drug free approaches to help people regain their health and active lifestyles. Our brain based evaluations and treatments incorporate many leading edge treatments that help when many other forms of treatment have failed.
If you suspect you have a concussion and/or are experiencing the symptoms above, contact us for an evaluation.
Services we provide before a concussion:
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Better Health Chiropractic
4700 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 632-2676