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A concussion is a serious head injury that can happen to anyone and requires recovery time. Most commonly it’s thought of in association with athletes, and you want to know you are in good hands during recovery.
Before returning to the action, a concussion patient will need rest, monitoring and careful treatment by someone who understands their goals and is also concerned for their medical well being as well. It is recommended to take care with post-concussion syndrome and recognize healing is an ongoing process.
Traumatic brain injury affects many functions. The most shocking thing about a concussion may be the after-effects, not the initial injury. Post concussion syndrome can be a very serious condition. A concussion is a disruption across the brain and nervous system caused by a jarring hit to the head. This type of head injury can happen to anyone but often occurs in sports accidents. Afterward, the injured person can feel a sense of loss of control or inability to keep their wits about them due to a loss of consciousness..
Next sectionThe symptoms can include headache, nausea and vomiting as well as numbness and tingling. What most disrupts the patient is the disorienting feeling caused by multiple other symptoms that put their senses in disarray:
Dr. Payel Banik is a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) with a background in neuromusculoskeletal medicine/osteopathic manipulative medicine and family medicine. As an osteopath, she also helps patients recover from sports injuries as well as 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 helping people recover and perform at their best.
While conventional wisdom for some has been that people are clear to resume sports and other activities once they are asymptomatic, there is a growing awareness about 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.
Next sectionOsteopathic manipulation 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, 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 for concussions can release tension in cranial bones, muscles and fascia to foster the healing process so you can feel hope again.
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If you are suffering with symptoms of a concussion and would like effective treatment as soon as possible, get in touch with one of our team members today to book your initial consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear to my appointments?
Loose-fitting clothing or gym clothes
How many visits will I need?
This is variable depending upon what is being treated and how extensive your treatment needs to be. Our goal is to bring you to optimal health so that you won’t need to continually return.
What is the difference between licensing and board certification for a physician, and do you have any of these?
Physicians are required to be licensed to practice medicine in the U.S. by the licensing board in each state they wish to practice.
A board certified physician has completed an additional training program in a specialty and has passed a rigorous exam to assess his or her knowledge, skills and experience to provide quality patient care in that specialty.
In my case, I am licensed to practice medicine in Texas, and I have two board certifications. The first one is Family Medicine and the second one is Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.
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