After experiencing a car accident, it's important to determine if you have a concussion. Auto injuries often show up in immediate and obvious ways. When that happens, you naturally seek concussion treatment as soon as you can. However, sometimes a car accident injury, like concussion or whiplash, isn't as easy to recognize. If you don't know what to look for, you won't have any clue that you need to seek evaluation and treatment for it. That's why it's a good idea to check how you're feeling after a wreck and compare that to our list of 21 concussion treatments.

Are you concerned that you might have a concussion after a car accident? Schedule a consultation at EIH for the help you need.

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What Does "Concussion" Mean?

"Concussion" is a word that nearly everyone has heard, but many people don't know exactly what it means. A concussion is a brain injury. It can happen in a car accident, in sports, or any time the brain suffers an impact. At that instant, the brain moves faster or slower within the skull during the impact. This sudden trauma rapidly changes the chemicals within your brain cells. Blood flow decreases, causing a short-term drop in the energy needed by your brain to carry on its normal functions. Afterward, you may begin to notice troubling symptoms.

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Symptoms of Concussion After a Car Accident

Recognizing symptoms of concussion after a car accident can save you months or even years of distress. By seeking treatment as early as possible, you can prevent lingering, chronic symptoms. A personal injury chiropractor can provide effective car accident rehabilitation, but only if you seek their help. Therefore, pay attention to your body, noticing any of the following problems.

1. Inability to remember events that happened before or after the accident
2. Feeling stunned or dazed
3. Confusion
4. Clumsiness
5. Talking slower than usual
6. Changes in personality or behavior
7. Unusual mood changes
8. Loss of consciousness, even if brief
9. Headaches
10. Migraines
11. A feeling of pressure in your head
12. Neck pain
13. Nausea or vomiting
14. Dizziness
15. Balance problems
16. More sensitive to noise and light
17. Feeling sluggish or groggy
18. Brain fog
19. Changes in vision, such as blurriness
20. Sleep problems
21. Changes in taste and smell

As you go through this list, evaluate yourself and notice if any of these symptoms describe your physical or mental condition. Then, make of note of each one that applies. This list may prove very valuable when you take the next steps.

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What to Do about Symptoms of Concussion

Sometimes, the feelings and sensations after a car accident don't seem very important.

You may wonder if you're okay, but it's easy to brush that question aside and try to put the accident behind you.

However, it doesn't matter whether you notice one of the above symptoms, several, or all of them. In fact, even if you feel nothing more than a strong sense that something isn't right, this is not a time to ignore it. The fact that it appeared after a car accident could be an indication that you have a concussion. Take action immediately so that you can find out if everything is okay or if you need concussion treatment.

So, what should you do? As soon as possible, contact someone who can assess your condition, tell you whether you have a concussion, and recommend concussion treatment if you need it. Choose a car accident chiropractor, where your symptoms will be considered seriously and treated effectively. At Excellence in Health, you can find the help you need most at this time.

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Evaluation and Treatment of Concussion

Suppose you decide seeking help is the best way to deal with the possibility you have a concussion. You may be hesitant if you don't know what to expect. Here's an overview of what might happen when you have a concussion consultation with a personal injury chiropractor.

Evaluation:

Once you call Excellence in Health Chiropractic & Rehab (EIH) with concerns about a possible concussion, we respond quickly. We set up a consultation with you as soon as possible because we know that speedy assessment and treatment are critical. In the meantime, we may make recommendations for you to follow before your appointment. For example, studies have shown that you need physical and cognitive rest for the first 24 to 48 hours after an impact, such as what happens in car wrecks.

When you come in, we perform an evaluation and ask you questions about the accident. This is a good time to give us your list of symptoms. However, we will check for those and other symptoms, even if you don't have the list or other symptoms may be present. Based on our observations and the discussion, we might make a diagnosis of a concussion if it is warranted. Then, we create a treatment plan. You decide whether to move forward with the plan, and we are ready to proceed.

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Concussion Treatment

Treatments for a concussion are essential. In some medical clinics, the rule is to observe a person with a possible concussion for a few hours. Often, the one who observes is a close relative or someone else who has no training in recognizing signs of concussion. If they don't notice anything that seems important to them, then no treatment is pursued. Unfortunately, this approach can lead to serious problems. In fact, nearly a third of people who have a concussion go on to develop Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS), a chronic, long-term condition.

At EIH, however, we recognize the subtlety of many early symptoms of concussion. Therefore, we look more closely. Then, if you do have a concussion, we begin your treatment promptly.

EIH, partnering with CCMI, provides complete concussion treatment. Our services and strategies help you recover and avoid problems like PCS. Car accident rehabilitation typically includes treatments like:

• Exertional testing
• Dietary guidance
• Supplements
• Vision rehabilitation
• Cognitive evaluations
• Manual therapy
• Therapeutic exercise
• Balance rehab
• Alignment treatments
• Chiropractic massage

Throughout your car accident injury treatment, your chiropractor continues to monitor your progress and adjust your concussion treatment as needed. Working together, you and EIH can improve your health, your condition, and your long-term well-being.

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Complete Chiropractic Care after a Car Accident

The very best time to seek treatment for a car accident injury is right after it happens. Yet, even if you can't see your personal injury chiropractor immediately, they can still help you determine the extent of your injuries and provide car accident rehabilitation.

In addition to concussion treatment, your car accident chiropractor can evaluate you for whiplash, noting any whiplash symptoms, and then provide whiplash treatment. In some cases, a car accident can cause both whiplash and concussion. That is why we customize your car accident rehabilitation to meet your unique needs.

You can see your chiropractor for headaches or any other symptom related to your car wreck. Whether you need traction therapy, therapeutic exercise, or comprehensive concussion treatment, you can find the care you need from your chiropractor at EIH.

Are you concerned about unexpected symptoms after a car accident? Schedule a consultation with EIH today.