Golf may seem like a laid-back sport that carries little risk of physical injury. The truth is a correct golf swing requires a great deal of balance, flexibility and core strength, otherwise it can place a great deal of strain on the spine and it’s soft tissues. With interest in the sport growing, the incidence […]

What is a concussion and how does it affect the body and the brain? Your brain is the most important organ in your body because it controls and coordinates all the functions of the body, your heart and circulation, your breathing, movement, digestion and balance.A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is […]

Falls are serious business. In fact, they’re the leading cause of injury for those over the age of 65. Every year, one in three adults age 65 and older slips and falls, sustaining injuries such as hip fractures and head trauma, thus greatly increasing the risk of death. In 2010, there were over 2.3 million […]

As anyone who suffers from migraines already knows, they’re not just headaches. Migraines are considered a chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurring moderate-to-severe headaches – usually on one side of the head – and other autonomic nervous system symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and vomiting. These symptoms can last […]

The Mayo Clinic describes second impact syndrome (SIS) as a complication arising from a concussion. It occurs when someone experiences a second concussion prior to fully recovering from the first. With SIS, “typically fatal brain swelling” occurs.   When a concussion takes place, the levels of various chemicals in the brain are changed. Recovery fully […]