Winter Sports and Concussions- What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Monday, January 16, 2012
Winter sports bring great activities into our childrens' lives, but fun snowy sports like skiing and hockey can also carry with them the potential for head trauma and concussions. Concussions can be devastating to one's neurological health if left untreated, but can be thwarted with functional neurological care, combined with chiropractic treatment.
What is “Functional Neurology?”
It is the systematic diagnosis and treatment of neurological and musculoskeletal disorders without the use of drugs and surgery. When different parts of your brain and nervous system are not communicating appropriately, there is break down in thought, balance/coordination, reaction time, memory, et cetera. All of these are consistent with concussion injuries that can be rehabilitated through functional neurology.
If you are a sports enthusiast, you may be familiar with Sidney Crosby’s recent post-concussive injuries that put his hockey career in jeopardy, leading many to wonder if he would ever return to the ice to play professionally again. However, after the addition of Dr. Fredrick Carrick, a functional neurologist and chiropractor, to Crosby’s medical team, the question of whether or not Crosby would return to the game he excels at was put to rest. After being appropriately diagnosed and treated by Carrick with functional neurology he was able to regain strength, balance/coordination and overall ability to play hockey, which requires extensive neurological ability.
Concussions must not be dealt with lightly, as they can lead to severe neurological complications both immediately following the original injury or years down the road. Anyone who has suffered a concussion requires functional care, much like someone who has experienced a stroke or any other brain injury. It is very important that they receive care as quickly as possible, ensuring shorter recovery time.
Please contact us at Portland Chiropractic Neurology if you, your child or someone you know has suffered from a sports-related head injury.
