You can see how many professional athletes have been affected by concussions lately.
Experts have already identified the problem, which is also affecting youth soccer from football to bicycling to soccer. “a national epidemic.”
“Not only are most athletes susceptible to concussions from collisions, but in pro hockey alone there are more than 50,000 ‘hits’ annually — and too many are serious injuries to the head,”Ted Carrick, board certified chiropractic neurologistA distinguished professor of neurology at Life University. He treats professional athletes around the globe and is actively involved in the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.
A concussion can be defined as a type traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head, a bump or other impact. This can alter the brain’s ability to function. You may experience confusion, instability, dizziness and other symptoms.
Methods that are brain-based, noninvasive, and drug-free — such as chiropractic care and physical rehabilitation — can help restore balance and maximize brain and nervous system function. As part of an integrated healthcare team, chiropractors are trained to recognize signs and provide appropriate care. More information is available at www.yes2chiropractic.org.
