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 neurologistLife University’s distinguished professor of Neurology, who is active in the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and treats professional athletes all over the world.

Concussion refers to a type of traumatic brain injuries that results from a bump, blow, or jolt to your head. It can cause brain damage and alter brain function. You may experience confusion, instability and dizziness.

Methods that are brain-based and non-invasive and do not require drugs, such as chiropractic care or physical rehab, can help to restore balance and maximum brain and nervous system functionality. As part of an integrated healthcare team, chiropractors are trained to recognize signs and provide appropriate care. Find out more here www.yes2chiropractic.org.