There are reasons why you should never underestimate concussions, regardless of how mild the injury may seem. Read on to learn about what post-concussion syndrome looks like, symptoms that shouldn’t be missed, and what you may be eligible for as a post-concussion treatment in Calgary.

1. 5 POST-CONCUSSION
SYMPTOMS
Y O U R E A L L Y S H O U L D N ' T M I S S

2. 1. CONFUSION AND/OR
BRAIN FOG
Often, people with head injuries will also have
amnesia and may not remember being in an
accident or receiving an injury at all.
D I F F I C U L T Y T H I N K I N G I S
O N E O F T H E F I R S T S I G N S
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3. 2. HEADACHES AND
SENSITIVITY
Mild and severe headaches can accompany a
reduced tolerance to light or noise, which
seems like the signs of a migraine.
But concussions also produce many of the
same symptoms.
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4. 3. CHANGES IN
SLEEPING PATTERNS
Constant sleep disturbances can be a sign that
you need to see a healthcare professional.
T R O U B L E S L E E P I N G O R
S L E E P I N G M O R E T H A N
U S U A L

5. 4. UNUSUAL BEHAVIOUR
Emotions can be more difficult to control, or
people may act more emotional than usual.
They may feel especially nervous or anxious for
no reason or act out of character.
They might also cry uncontrollably, change
their eating patterns, or show a lack of interest
in things they once loved.
I R R I T A B I L I T Y , S A D N E S S ,
O R M O O D C H A N G E S C A N
O C C U R

6. 5. SLURRED SPEECH OR
LOSS OF COORDINATION
So your ability to function could be affected by
a concussion.
Many people experience slurred or other
changes in speech patterns that can be
otherwise unexplained.
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T A K E S P L A C E I N T H E B R A I N

7. NUCCA FOR
CONCUSSION
MANAGEMENT
A N U P P E R C E R V I C A L S P I N E
A D J U S T M E N T C A N P L A Y A
V I T A L R O L E

8. A NUCCA adjustment can work to balance and
stabilize the neck, which can lead to optimal
communication between the brain and the
body.
This can help keep the nasty symptoms of
post-concussion syndrome at bay.
NUCCA FOR
CONCUSSION
MANAGEMENT

9. CONCUSSION CARE
As your post-concussion team, we can help
rebalance your body and help you begin to
feel like yourself again.