Effective Treatment
The seriousness of concussions in head injuries has reached a heightened awareness among professional, amateur and student athletes. reports of headaches, memory loss, depression, sleeplessness and debilitating pain, this is an effective treatment option.
New attention is being given to manual therapy that is capable of assessing and addressing the Vascular, structural and neurological tissues of the brain, as well as the far-reaching ramifications throughout the body.
Concussion affects the structures of the nervous system including the glial cells which are the glue or supporting matrix of the structures of the brain. The Glial matrix is similar to the connective tissue called the fascia. Trauma affects the bones of the cranium and the connective tissue lining the inside of the skull bones, as well as sensitive brain tissue. The positive results experienced with manual therapy such as cranial sacral therapy, Neural Manipulation and Visceral Manipulation, and post concussion syndrome are the result of affecting the only the cranial bones and the connective tissue inside these bones, but also the glial network attaching directly to the brain structures.
What is a concussion or a traumatic Brain Injury?
Depending on the amount and direction of the force vascular to the brain tears an internal bleeding occurs. Also, the neuronal centers and the glial tissue which supports the various brain structures. Repeated blows to the head at any age can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy . Symptoms may not show up until later in life this is referred to as post concussion syndrome.
Symptoms are wide ranging it can affect an individual in variety of ways. Physically there may be headaches, neck pain, as well as other seemingly unrelated pain syndromes and system disorders. For example damage to the pituitary gland or surrounding tissues make affect endocrine hormone function. Other common physical symptoms include dizziness, tinnitus, double vision, sleep disorders, digestive problems, low back pain, low energy and fatigue.
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Emotionally and behaviorally a person may become more irritable and aggressive with anxiety, depression, apathy, and other personality changes. Cognitive dysfunction will exhibit
itself with difficulties in concentration and memory.
Symptoms of a concussion
The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not show up immediately. Symptoms can last for days, weeks or even longer.
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Common symptoms after a concussive traumatic brain injury are headache, loss of memory (amnesia) and confusion. The amnesia usually involves forgetting the event that caused the concussion.
Physical signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:
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Headache
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Ringing in the ears
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Fatigue or drowsiness
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Blurry vision
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Anger
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Digestive issues &
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Muscular-skeletal pain
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How will CST, NM, VM, Benefit me now and Long term ?
Patients report experiencing immediate improvement from an integrative treatment utilizing these modalities. Commonly reported benefits include reduction in headache pain, decreased in mental fogginess, improve mental clarity, increase in cervical range of motion and improve feelings of well-being. These techniques have ongoing positive results with no negative side effects. Benefits may occur as few as 1 to 5 sessions, more serious trauma may require more frequent or longer sessions, recovery from a head injury is a complicated progress. When CST and VM, NM, VM are all incorporated consistently throughout the rehabilitation progress long-term benefits, and the potential for recovery, is maximized.