Concussion Headache Treatment and Traumatic Brain Injury in Houston, TX

The major head concussion symptoms can include headache, nausea, and vomiting, along with numbness and tingling in adults. However, what most disrupts the patient is the disorienting feeling caused by the multitude of concussion symptoms that affect their senses, leaving them in a state of disarray:

• Amnesia regarding the event that caused the injury.
• Memory problems, including difficulty recalling recent events.
• Feelings of dizziness, imbalance, and fainting, often leaving the person feeling unsteady and disoriented.
• Fatigue and drowsiness, making it hard to stay awake or engaged in daily activities.
• A dazed and confused state that can cause disorientation.
• Changes in heart rate and blood pressure, affecting the body’s normal functioning.
• Mood disorders such as irritability, nervousness, sadness, and anxiety, making the person feel uneasy or upset.
• Disrupted sleep patterns, including trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
• Difficulty maintaining focus and energy, making tasks more challenging.
• Altered senses, including difficulty with vision or hearing (such as tinnitus, or heightened sensitivity to noise), and even changes in taste can occur.
• Digestive issues, such as nausea or stomach discomfort, may also accompany a concussion.
• Autonomic disorders, which affect the automatic functions of the body like temperature regulation and breathing.

These major concussion symptoms can vary in severity, but if any of these signs are present, it’s crucial to seek medical attention immediately. Understanding the symptoms of a concussion in adults and seeking timely treatment from a concussion specialist can help minimize the long-term effects of severe concussion symptoms and aid in the recovery process.

Best treatment for Concussion in Houston

Dr. Payel Banik is a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) specialist with a background in neuromusculoskeletal medicine/osteopathic manipulative medicine and family medicine. As an osteopath, she helps patients recover from sports injuries and surgeries. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, known as OMT, also helps adults and athletes recuperate from concussions. She is focused on guiding the healing process and has a passion for assisting people to recover and perform at their best.

While conventional wisdom for some has been that people are clear about resuming sports and other activities once they are asymptomatic, there is a growing awareness of long-term concerns.  Responsible return-to-play decisions are made under the supervision of a sports medicine doctor and/or neurologist with monitoring and treatment.  It is important to recognize that healing from post-concussion syndrome is an ongoing process.

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is undertaken to restore order to the cranial unit, reducing inflammation and helping to improve the flow of brain fluid, easing stress on the nervous system, lymphatic system, and immune system, and restoring autonomic function.

Osteopathic treatment can help restore order to the brain, paving the way for our innate healing process and normal functioning. OMT has been found in cases of athletes to lessen symptoms and promote recovery. OMT can release tension in cranial bones, muscles, and fascia to foster the healing process so you can feel hope again.