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Understanding Concussion

Name: Pain 2 Wellness Chiropractic Center — Fayetteville
Address: 105 Habersham Drive, Suite A, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, US
Telephone: (770) 406-9355
Price range: $$

After a head impact, whiplash-type injury or car accident, a focused screening helps identify concussion signs and neck-related contributors — and flags anything that needs referral out.

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Post-impact headache, dizziness or brain fog

Neck pain following head trauma

Sensitivity to light or sound

Difficulty concentrating or sleeping

Screening after crashes, falls or sport impacts

How we screen

A concussion screening includes history of the incident, symptom review, and physical and neurological tests appropriate to the office setting. Screening is not the same as diagnosis — no single questionnaire, eye-tracking, balance, vestibular, cognitive or computerized test independently diagnoses or excludes concussion. Findings that suggest more advanced imaging or specialist care are referred out.

Concussion and the neck after a collision

Following a collision, concussion and cervical musculoskeletal injury can produce overlapping symptoms. Appropriate evaluation can help identify findings that may require medical assessment, referral, co-management or care directed toward cervical and musculoskeletal complaints. Chiropractic care directed toward appropriate cervical or musculoskeletal complaints is not the same as treatment of the traumatic brain injury itself.

Red flags — go to the ER

Loss of consciousness, worsening headache, repeated vomiting, seizure, weakness or numbness, unequal pupils, confusion or severe drowsiness require emergency evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an ER for a possible concussion?

For any loss of consciousness, worsening symptoms, repeated vomiting, seizure, unequal pupils, severe headache or confusion — go to the emergency department immediately.

What does a chiropractic concussion screening include?

A history-focused visit, symptom review, and physical/neurological screening tests. Screening is not the same as diagnosis, and no single questionnaire or in-office test independently diagnoses or excludes concussion. Findings that suggest more advanced care are referred to the appropriate provider.

Can concussion symptoms be delayed?

Symptoms may be noticed immediately or evolve or become recognized over time. The timing of symptoms does not by itself establish or exclude concussion.

Can I return to work or sport right away?

Return decisions depend on symptoms, exam findings and standard return-to-activity guidelines. We do not clear athletes for return-to-play in isolation from their broader care team.

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In-office concussion screening

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Post-crash concussion screening