Is there a chance you have suffered whiplash from a sports injury or a car accident? This occurs when your neck muscles become extended beyond their normal range of motion. Did you know that even if you were not knocked unconscious, there is a chance you still might have suffered a concussion? A concussion is a mild, but traumatic, brain injury that can change the way your brain functions. This can happen if a person is violently shaken or, more typically, as a result of a blow to the head.
How can you tell if you have a concussion? Here are some symptoms to look for:
- Vision problems or impairment
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Sensitivity to noise
- Sluggishness
- Amnesia
- Damage to blood vessels
- Confusion
- Nerve damage
- Bruising
- Impaired brain function
- Loss of consciousness
- Headaches
- Loss of balance (equilibrium)
- Sensitivity to light
- Ringing in the ear (tinnitus)
- Poor memory
- Change in behavior or personality
- Inability to concentrate
Can Upper Cervical Care Help?
Anytime you suffer a head injury, you also suffer a neck injury. If your concussion symptoms persist, you are more than likely suffering from post-concussive syndrome. An upper cervical chiropractor can address this underlying neck injury that will help with the lingering symptoms of a concussion.
Upper cervical chiropractors, such as Dr. Young Chung of Chicago, Illinois, evaluate the relationship of the head and neck to determine whether or not a misalignment has occurred. If there has been a misalignment, it can gently be corrected by a procedure used by specially trained upper cervical chiropractors.
The C1 and C2 bones are examined, in the top of the neck to see if any pressure is being put on the brain stem from the concussion. This is more than likely the cause of your symptoms. Once this is corrected by Dr. Chung, you will begin to feel better after only a few adjustments. Take charge of your symptoms by making an appointment today for an assessment to see if you can be helped.
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Dr. Young Chung of NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, with a location in Chicago and a 2nd location in Wheeling is an Upper Cervical Specialist trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). His upper cervical clinic also serves Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines and other headaches, whiplash injuries, post-concussion syndrome. This type of care has also shown benefits for athletic performance and pregnancy outcomes. More information can be found on our website at http://www.NUCCAwellnessChicago.com/
