What happens in the event of a concussion?<\/b><\/p>\n
Many people think that a concussion<\/b> is a kind of “bruise” to the brain. However, this is not quite correct. A concussion is a functional injury<\/b> – in other words, a disorder of how the nerve cells work, not how they look. Therefore, nothing can usually be seen on an MRI or CT scan. You can think of it more like a software error<\/b> than “hardware damage”. <\/p>\n
At the moment of impact, there is a violent shock or rotational movement in the brain. This stretches the nerve cells and disrupts their sheath. The following happens in fractions of a second: 1) Potassium leaves the cells 2) Calcium flows in 3) Messenger substances such as glutamate are released in large quantities. <\/p>\n
This leads to an imbalance in the brain<\/b>. To compensate for this, the brain needs a lot of energy. At the same time, the sugar metabolism drops and blood flow decreases. This “energy crisis” explains why those affected are often overwhelmed by even the smallest stimuli such as light, noise or screen work. <\/p>\n
Concussion symptoms – why the diagnosis is so difficult<\/b><\/p>\n
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Since a concussion leaves no visible injury, the symptoms<\/b> are the most important sign. Typical <\/b>Concussion symptoms are:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Due to the disruption of the autonomic nervous system (autonomic dysregulation), digestive problems<\/b> often also occur. This affects the so-called gut-brain axis – the close connection between the brain and the digestive system. <\/p>\n Professional athletes also often have coordination and proprioception problems<\/b>. These often lead to subsequent injuries<\/b> such as ankle injuries or muscular problems. This is caused by impaired control in the brain stem, which leads to altered muscle activity. For these reasons, every head injury should be examined more closely. <\/p>\n Special tests can also provide information, for example:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What happens in the days that follow<\/b><\/p>\n Further problems can occur in the days and weeks following a concussion:<\/p>\n If a concussion is not treated well during this time, these factors can significantly delay recovery. For this reason, a concussion specialist should be consulted at an early stage. <\/p>\n Concussion treatment – what really helps<\/b><\/p>\n For a long time, the rule was: absolute peace and quiet. Today we know that rest <\/b> alone<\/strong> is not enough. <\/b>After 24 to 48 hours of rest, it makes sense to gradually increase the load on the brain again – adapted to the symptoms. This allows the nervous system to regenerate better. Treatment is always individual. Depending on which systems are affected, different measures can help: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In competitive sport in particular, it is crucial to consider these areas at an early stage. This is the only way not only to treat the symptoms of concussion, but also to prevent secondary injuries<\/b> that can result from impaired coordination and altered muscle activity. <\/p>\n Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n A concussion<\/b> is real – even if you can’t see it on the pictures in hospital. It affects the function of the brain and can severely restrict everyday life. The good news: with the right, active therapy, recovery can be significantly improved. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 If you would like to find out more about NeuroAthletik in Bonn<\/b> and the treatment of concussions, please contact us for a personal consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In NeuroAthletics, we deal with many topics that are important for athletes – but also for “normal” people. In addition to performance enhancement and injury prevention, one area plays a particularly important role: the treatment of concussions. A concussion is often caused by a blow or rapid acceleration of the head, as occurs in soccer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":8512,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[260,326],"tags":[302,291,285,303],"class_list":["post-8507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-sport-therapy","tag-concussion","tag-dizziness","tag-headache","tag-tbi"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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