Concussions: Bam!

As I'm writing this post I'm watching a college football game on TV. Only five minutes into the game and there has already been three helmet to helmet hits. No one "injured", yet! Not only football but several sports make it very easy to get a concussion. Concussion or TBI-traumatic brain injury can be caused by an impact to the head causing the brain to move inside the skull. This can lead to bruising, blood vessel damage, swelling and bleeding. If this is severe enough and not evaluated medically serious brain injury or death may occur. This type of injury, although seemingly healed can show up many years later as long term neurological problems. Other sports like soccer, hockey and boxing have a strong possibility of causing concussions. It may be that part of what Mahammed Ali experiences today can be a result of the blows to the head he received countless times boxing. Common symptoms of concussion include: headache, confusion, blurred vision, slurred speech, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, light and noise sensitivity, and memory/concentration problems. Loss of consciousness of 15 minutes or more would require the injured person to be evaluated by a physician. This is not somethinjut hat just happens in college or pro athletes but also high school and little/midget league sports. Small children falling off bicycles or out of bed or just rough housing can be injured and have a concussion. Auto accidents have also been known to cause concussions when the head hits something in the vehicle or just the snapping back and forth of the head violently. Sparlin Health Care is a medical and chiropractic facility and we are capable of examining these types injuries and make the necessary referral if needed. As I always say, just give us a chance. I think you'll love the service and care you receive. The seargent on Hill St Blues always said "be careful out there!"