How do you know if you have a concussion?
Here are things to watch for:
Headache or neck pain that won’t go away
Trouble with mental tasks (remembering, concentrating, or decision-making)
Slow thinking, speaking, acting, or reading
Getting lost or easily confused
Feeling tired all the time, having no energy or motivation
Mood changes (feeling sad or angry for no reason)
Changes in sleep patterns (sleeping more or having a hard time sleeping)
Feeling light-headed or dizzy…even losing balance
Having an urge to vomit
Increased sensitivity to lights, sounds, or distractions
Blurred vision or eyes that tire easily
Loss of sense of smell or taste
Ringing in the ears
And here are a couple more things to watch for in kids and little ones:
Being irritable or cranky (will not stop crying…can not be consoled)
Changes in eating (will not eat or nurse)
Changes in the way the child plays
Changes in performance at school
Lack of interest in favorite toys or activities
Loss of new skills, such as toilet training
If you’re experiencing some of these symptoms, can you find help at Hope Clinic?
Yes. All three of our practitioners have effective approaches to this kind of head injury. If you are currently dealing with the effects of a concussion, it’s a good idea to make an appointment to begin the deep healing your body needs. Pronto. If you are concerned about a head injury that happened in the past to you or your child, Hope Clinic might be able to help with that, too.
And finally, what can you do to help yourself?
The best thing you can do is carry a remedy called arnica montana—200cc—in your sports bag (yes…we have it at the clinic). A dose of this at the time of the injury can begin the healing process on the spot! Kids can even carry it in their sports bags, making it easier for them to care for themselves if they suffer a blow to the head during a practice or game. So great!
Be ready with your arnica montana, and be sure to come into the clinic for further care if you’re suffering.