When you’re an active person, a concussion can feel like a sudden halt to your everyday routines. The very nature of a concussion, with its immediate and occasionally lingering symptoms, necessitates a period of rest and recovery. But as the days pass, the question lingers: Can you work out with a concussion? Exercising with a […]
Category: Concussion
Can You Get a Concussion From Whiplash?
A concussion is mild traumatic brain damage produced by sudden rapid acceleration and deceleration within the body, causing a stretching and shearing within neurons of the brain . These acceleration and deceleration motions are typically induced by a blow to the head, face, neck, or torso, with the force transferred to the brain. Whiplash is […]
How Many Concussions Are Too Many?
On the football field, the hockey rink, and the rugby pitch, concussions are not uncommon. Contact sports have a high rate of players getting hit or falling, leading to concussions. But you can get concussions off the sports field, too. Falling off a ladder, experiencing a slip and fall on ice, or getting into a […]
Quiz: Do I Have a Concussion?
Sports, accidents, and falls can affect almost everyone at any time. And it’s terrifying when you don’t know whether you have a concussion. Many people are overwhelmed with fear of concussion symptoms and may not know how to tell if they have a concussion. The good news is: You don’t need a doctor’s referral to […]
Concussion
Concussions can be scary. They can be overwhelming. And they can be lonely. Initially you may feel as though you’re in a dark spot, but we are here to bring color back to your life! Did you know that a mere 7-10 years ago, absolute rest in a dark room, with no physical and/or cognitive […]