Experts say brain rest is necessary for concussion recovery. What is brain rest? Can you get too much?
Head and Neck Injuries
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Head and Neck Injuries.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: What You Need to Know About Concussions
The required rest children should get during concussion recovery includes brain rest. Learn what brain rest is, what it is not, and how to help children get enough of it.
Stingers typically occur when an athlete makes a hard hit using their shoulder. Learn the sport-specific causes of stingers.
Even after the headache is gone, people recovering from concussions still need to take the time to get adequate brain rest.
In rare cases, an acute hemorrhage occurs during a concussion. Learn the warning signs.
In emergency departments, the leading causes of concussions are falls, motor vehicle trauma, assaults, and sports. Learn which sports have the highest incidence of concussions.
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Concussion Diagnosis
In the past, physicians graded concussions by severity, but this grading system is no longer used. Learn how physicians diagnose concussions now.
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Concussion Symptoms
The symptoms of concussion can be divided into four categories: thinking and remembering; physical; emotional and mood; and sleep.
Learn helpful guidelines to concussion recovery and how patients can slowly return to daily activities.
Pre-existing mental or physical conditions, such as chronic pain or learning disabilities, can impede one's ability to get an adequate amount of recovery time after a concussion.
