Mindfulness Techniques for Injury Recovery
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Mindfulness Techniques for Injury Recovery

Mindfulness is a technique that encourages people to focus on what they are feeling in the moment, involve breathing exercises and guided imagery to relax the body and reduce stress. Mindfulness and mental adjustments have helped countless injury victims develop a more tolerable relationship with their physical pain.

Post Concussion Syndrome – What’s Wrong With Me?
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Post Concussion Syndrome – What’s Wrong With Me?

In this video interview with Dr. David Clark, DC, a renowned concussion expert serving Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, we delve into the intricacies of what happens in the brain when concussion symptoms refuse to fade away.

Traumatic Brain Injuries – How are they diagnosed?

Traumatic Brain Injuries – How are they diagnosed?

Traumatic Brain Injuries can be seen either with the naked eye or with medical imaging tools like MRI or CT scans. Many TBIs, however, will not be visible in those scans – but that doesn’t mean the injury is not there. With moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), the diagnosis is often self-evident. In…

What to do if you suffer from a concussion following a motor vehicle accident

What to do if you suffer from a concussion following a motor vehicle accident

Concussions following a motor vehicle accident tend to be taken lightly. People often try to walk it off like they would with a scrape or a bruise, but a concussion can have severe and permanent effects on brain functions. That can mean expensive therapy and missed work. Many times, people don’t even know they have…

Traumatic Brain Injuries: what effects on children?

Traumatic Brain Injuries: what effects on children?

Though we commonly speak about Traumatic Brain Injuries in adults, it is important to remember that these types of injuries affect children just as frequently. Traumatic Brain Injuries, also known as TBI’s, are serious injuries that often result from either motor vehicle accidents or sport related accidents. For children, these accidents may result from falls…

Traumatic brain injuries and the challenges that come with them

Traumatic brain injuries and the challenges that come with them

When most people think about a traumatic brain injury, they tend to focus on the medical needs of the person after the injury occurs. While that is a huge part of life after a TBI, there are other considerations that must be thought about. Housing and transportation are two of these. We know that you…

4 myths about minor Traumatic Brain Injuries

4 myths about minor Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions, have been regular topics in the news, sports, and entertainment. Even with the public awareness of these injuries, many people do not have a clear understanding of what constitutes a traumatic brain injury. Here are 4 myths about minor traumatic brain injuries: Myth 1: You did not suffer a…

How do I know if I have a Traumatic Brain Injury?

How do I know if I have a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Most injuries, including some Traumatic Brain Injuries, can be seen in some way, either with the naked eye or with medical imaging tools like MRI or CT scans. Many TBIs, however, will not be visible in those scans – but that doesn’t mean the injury is not there. Statistics show that 100,000 Canadians will experience…

Can concussions impact memory or intelligence?

Can concussions impact memory or intelligence?

We often wonder if and how concussions can impact a person’s memory and intelligence. Concussions can occur as a result of a trauma to the brain, like following a motor vehicle accident or while playing a contact sport for instance. Recovery time following a concussion depends on the individual and severity of the injury. The…

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