Concussions in Rocklin CA

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The most common type of brain injury in Rocklin CA 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 concussions cause a loss of consciousness. However, even a slight bump can jolt the brain enough to cause injury. Contact our Rocklin CA chiropractors today to learn more.


Common Symptoms Of A Concussion In Rocklin CA 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:

  1. Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction
  2. Neuro-inflammation
  3. Visual/Vestibular Dysfunction
  4. Neck Dysfunction
  5. 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 Area:

  1. Cognitive: Difficulty focusing, memory issues, concerns with thinking
  2. Sleep: Fatigue, difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep
  3. Mood/Behavior: Irritability, personality changes
  4. 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.

Do you think a head injury has happened? Our highly trained Doctors can help determine if someone is injured. Not all Health care professional are well educated in Concussion diagnosis. Many Health Care Professionals rely only on the patients symptoms ,or how the patients “feel”. This can be very inaccurate .After hundreds of hours of training in Concussion diagnosis and years of clinical experience, our Doctors can help. We utilize the most recent Science based evaluations and testing to make a diagnoses.


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:

Following a short period of rest, exercise therapy can help speed up recovery. With proper testing, and Exercise prescription can be utilized to reduce symptoms and improve blood flow.

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:

This type of testing helps determine when an injury has occurred and helps speed up the process of determining when people can return to school, sport and work. Baseline testing should be performed at least once per year.

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 & Sunday
Closed

Better Health Chiropractic

4700 Rocklin Rd
Rocklin, CA 95677

(916) 632-2676