Concussions and other traumatic head injuries are typically caused by car accidents, falls and sports injuries. Did you know that a brain injury changes the way your brain functions? Even when symptoms appear to have subsided, your brain is not 100% normal. Research is finding that the damage to the brain after a concussion or other head injury can last decades after the original head trauma, greatly affecting the victim’s quality of life. Did you know that older athletes who have suffered from concussions throughout their careers have symptoms that are similar to Parkinson’s disease?
It’s important not to dismiss a head injury, even if there appears to be no symptoms, because of the lasting effect they can have and the toll they can take on a person’s health. Traditional medicine unfortunately doesn’t offer many treatment options to patients with brain injuries other than to refrain from most activities until symptoms abate. This however, doesn’t address the damage that is left in the brain’s communication pathways that can plague the patient well beyond the original injury.
There is good news however, and it’s found in the world of functional neurology.These practitioners have additional training in brain function and the brain-body connection that allows them to help their patients heal their brains in a safe, natural and effective way. Even better is that through understanding the brain-body connection, they’re also able to help heal other systems in the body that may have also been affected by the concussion.
When you work with a functional neurologist,all care begins with a thorough evaluation of your physical and neurological state and may also include comprehensive laboratory testing to evaluate your other body systems. Your practitioner uses this information to create a customized care plan that is based on your specific needs. This will include brain-based therapies that are designed to help restore your normal brain function.
Your practitioner will also take the time to educate you about your condition so that you have a better understanding about how to effectively manage it. The goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to manage your health for a lifetime. This approach is designed to provide you with long-term results and optimum health. It’s much different from the “one size fits all” approach you may have been used to in the past.
Don’t let the effects of a concussion control your life. Understand that there is hope for reclaiming your normal life again when you have the right care and guidance. Learn how a functional neurologistmay be able to help you.