Concussion Management Bedford - Coastal Sports And Wellness
What is a concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs when the brain is shaken or jolted inside the skull. This can happen due to a blow to the head or body, a fall, or any other impact that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Symptoms of a concussion can include headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to light and noise, and difficulty concentrating or remembering things. In some cases, loss of consciousness may also occur, but this is not always the case. What causes a concussion? Concussions are usually caused by a sudden and forceful movement of the head, which causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth inside the skull. This movement can result from a direct blow to the head, such as during a fall, a car accident, or a sports-related injury. However, concussions can also occur without any direct impact to the head, such as when a person’s head and body are shaken violently, as in the case of