Conditions We Treat

Concussion is an interruption in normal brain activity usually due to a trauma to the head like a car accident or from a sports injury. Symptoms can include loss of consciousness, but because this does not happen in every case, many concussions go undiagnosed and untreated. Other symptoms that might occur are confusion and forgetfulness, nausea, vision problems, dizziness, and more.

Memory disorders are a group of disorders that cause dementia and brain function impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, (front part of the brain), Lewy body dementia (visions of objects that are not there).

Myofascial pain syndrome is a condition that causes long-term pain. It can occur when trigger points (tight fibers) form in muscles and the thin layer of tissue that holds muscles in place, which is called fascia.

Nerves carry messages between the brain and the parts of the body. Sensory nerves carry messages regarding feelings – pressure, pain, and temperature, while motor nerves help the body move. Nerves in the hands, fingers, and wrists are fragile and can be damaged through pressure, stretching, cutting, or any injury to the body.

After a concussion (a mild traumatic brain injury), some people have symptoms that last longer than expected. While most concussion symptoms go away within three months, they can sometimes last for a year or more.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of a blow to the head or body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head. These can have different severity, the mildest of which is also called concussion. Common causes of TBI include participation in contact sports, falls, motor vehicle collisions, and assaults.

Whiplash is a type of neck injury that happens when your neck moves back and forth forcefully and rapidly. It is most often caused by rear-end care crashes, but can also be caused by sports injuries, falls, physical abuse, and other types of trauma to the neck.