Football Concussions Treatment From Our Chiropractor Serving Imperial, MO

At Advanced Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, our chiropractor serving Imperial, MO and the surrounding areas of Arnold provides quality sports injury treatment. From sprains and over-use injuries to back and neck pain, we can help athletes find relief from pain so they can get back in the game. One of the more common injuries we see in our office, especially among football players, is that of football concussions.

Football Concussions: Symptoms and Treatment

A concussion occurs when the brain is jostled in the skull, usually due to trauma from a heavy blow. In football, this injury can occur even with helmets being worn, especially in the event of a major head-on hit. Because of the high contact nature of football, these injuries are unfortunately quite common. Some of the most common symptoms of a concussion include a headache, confusion, nausea, and irritability.

If you're experiencing concussion symptoms, our chiropractor can help. While there is no "cure" for a concussion since the brain must recover over time on its own, there are treatments our chiropractic team can offer to help you find relief from pain and symptoms often associated with a concussion—especially neck and back pain.

One of the more common sports injury treatment options we offer, for example, is spinal manipulation to help relieve pain and stiffness in the upper back or neck following a concussion. Spinal manipulation is ideal for correcting alignment problems along the spinal column and promoting the body's own natural healing processes by improving blood and oxygen flow to the treated area. This, in addition to cold laser therapy and athletic rehabilitation exercises, can help you recover from uncomfortable symptoms and get back in the game with confidence. 

Schedule an Athletic Rehabilitation Appointment With Our Imperial Chiropractor

If you're experiencing any symptoms of a concussion as an athlete, we strongly encourage you to schedule an athletic rehabilitation appointment with our experienced Arnold and Imperial chiropractor today. You can reach Advanced Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation by giving us a call at (636) 464-5900.