Concussions obtained in sports is a hot topic right now. There are several benefits to competing in sports, but there must be caution and awareness given to the risks associated with impact sports. 
Over 3.8 million concussions occur every year in the country, and unfortunately the majority of these happen in high school athletics. Concussion primarily affects the sensorimotor system in the brain. A 2007 study published in Clinical Neurophysiology showed improvements in concussed individuals following chiropractic treatments. Adjustments were given to the cervical spine, or neck area, and several areas showed improvement. The overall recovery time for patients under chiropractic care following a concussion were significantly higher than those not under chiropractic care. Sensory integration improved, which involves an athletes ability to touch and balance. Also, proprioception improved significantly (meaning the body's awareness of its position in space.) This is vital for athletes because poor proprioception leads to an increased risk of permanent, career-ending injuries. For example, there is a 4x greater risk of an ACL tear following concussion because of poor proprioception.
Getting checked regularly for nerve interference increases the body's sensorimotor integration!
Haavik-Taylor, H., & Murphy, B. (2007). Cervical Spine Adjustment Alters Sensorimotor Integration-A Somotosensory Evoked Potential Study. Clinical Neurophysiology.
Dr. Nicholas J. Knutson
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special." JV
Dr. Nicholas J. Knutson
Owner/Doctor
MOUNTAIN ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC
10917 Black Dog Ln., Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28214
Tel (704) 394-8556
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"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special." JV
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