Concussion Relief With Chiropractic?
By Editorial Staff
Post-concussion syndrome is characterized by persistent symptoms that last longer than three months following a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, trouble concentrating and memory issues. Can chiropractic help? Yes, suggests a recent study.
Researchers randomized patients (ages 18-35 with self-reported long-term post-concussion symptoms / syndrome) into a chiropractic group and a control group. The chiropractic group received spinal adjustments, while the control group received passive and active head, spine and body movements, but without any chiropractic adjustments. All participants underwent pre- and post-intervention testing to assess changes in visual and cognitive symptoms.
Findings "support the idea that vision-based mTBI symptoms involve some abnormal spinal or proprioceptive input, and that interventions aimed at reducing spinal dysfunction may potentially have some benefit in the management of mTBI." If you've suffered a concussion and have symptoms that don't seem to go away, give chiropractic a try and see if it helps – not just your concussion symptoms, but also your overall health and wellness!
