Neck related headaches
8 July 2023
When someone gets a concussion, their recovery can vary a lot. Some people get better within 15 days, but others may have problems for months or even years. It’s frustrating because there isn’t a set timeline for getting better.
Concussions are like a big puzzle with many different problems connected to each other. One of the hardest things for doctors is figuring out which problem is causing what.
Let me give you an example. I had a patient who had problems with balance and dizziness because the vestibular (balancing system) in her brain was hurt. This system is connected to the part of the brain that controls anxiety, so she also felt anxious and had mood issues.
But concussions affect more than just the body. They can also affect how you feel mentally and socially. For my patient, her anxiety, dizziness, and headaches made it hard for her to do things she loved, like sports or spending time with family and friends, using her phone, and going out to the movies.
It’s complicated, right? Different people recover at different rates because there are so many things involved.
The important thing to remember is to break down the problems into smaller pieces instead of thinking of it as one big mystery. We need to find the root cause of each issue, so we can start taking steps towards full recovery.
