The Timing of Concussion Symptoms

How long does it take for concussion symptoms to show up?

Often times we hear, I hit my head but did not lose consciousness.  Or, it was more like "I rung my bell!"  Is that what a concussion means?  Do I really have a concussion?

If you or someone you know is wondering these same questions, knowing what symptoms to look for and the timing of those symptoms will help.  

Concussion symptoms can be delayed up to 72 hours or more.  If you become nauseous, sense movement when you are not in motion, develop a headache that is particularly unresponsive to typical headache medicine, become light and or noise sensitive, feel off balance, sleepy but trouble sleeping, you are likely dealing with post concussive symptoms.  If these symptoms appear and progressively decline over a 24 hour period, seek immediate medical attention.  Concussions can result in permanent injury.  

At Smith Family Chiropractic, it is our goal to help patients regain function after an injury and prevent permanent injury.  Call us today for the most contemporary and comprehensive approach to concussion care.

Do You Have A Concussion?

A concussion has often been called the invisible injury since it doesn't have visible wounds and doesn't always come with the same set of symptoms.  It can be frustrating to describe your injury or symptoms to others since they may not understand.  For you however, you know something is wrong and you don't enjoy the same quality of life you did before the injury or event that triggered your symptoms.  At Smith Family Chiropractic, we help patients in this situation all the time.  It is our goal to use objective testing to better understand the injury and offer rehabilitation to improve your quality of life.

So, what should you look for if you don't have the typical signs of a concussion like a headache?

If you have any of the following symptoms you may have suffered a concussion. Brain fog, fatigue, memory changes, concentration changes, an inner feeling of anxiousness unprovoked by an anxious event, light-headedness, a sense of motion when there is no motion, ringing in the ears, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, nausea without vomiting. This list is certainly not all-inclusive. 

If you have suffered what you may think is a concussion please seek medical attention and assessment if your symptoms have not resolved in 7 to 10 days. Remember concussions to the brain do not always result from the head striking something. Concussions can result in a violent shake of the head without impact.

Concussions and Base Line Screening.  

How do we MEASURE baseline brain function?

Check out the details below to learn more about the FREE baseline screening event we will be hosting.  The information below describes all the testing methods we utilize in our treatment and screening.

At Smith Family Chiropractic we have several testing methods using cutting edge technology to measure brain function.  These measures give us objective data to test a patient's brain.  A baseline screening is important to have so in the case of an injury we know how much repair needs to be done to return to pre-injury function.  This screening is also effective for sports performance enhancement as we can pin point deficiencies and offer therapies to correct them.

Check out our testing methods below and the brief description of these methods.

1. Computerized Assessment of Postural Stability CAPS
This test is also referred to as a static/dynamic "balance test".  Information from this test gives us statistically significant data about your balance and stability and compares it to "normals".  It allows us to inform you if you are at a HIGH RISK FOR FALLS.   FALLS are the number one cause of death in adults over age of 25.  FALLS, are the main cause of CONCUSSION.

2. VNG Videonystagmography
Elaborate test of eye movements that gives us data that can be compared to "normal populations" to determine how well the brain is capable of executing its functions.  Fast eye movements compared to slow eye movements are generated by different parts of the brain.  Concussions, result in damage to these areas of the brain.

3.  Saccadometry
Using laser beams projected from a headpiece, we are able to measure whether a person can generate fast eye movements which is a direct reflection of how well their frontal lobe (executive part of the brain) is working.  Concussion results in damage to this area of the brain in a majority of people.  It measures the speed at which the brain processes, the reaction time to process and the accuracy with which people can direct their eyes to move to a specific target.

FREE Concussion Baseline Screening Event

When: Saturday June 13th, 2015.

Time: 8:00am-12:00.

What: Call for an appointment during this time to have a baseline screening performed using our technology and expertise.

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