What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury caused by acceleration or deceleration of the brain following a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body. The impact causes biochemical imbalances within brain cells, resulting in decreased blood flow and temporary energy deficits. Symptoms may include loss of consciousness, headache, pressure […]
Your jaw or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jawbone to your skull and work by using muscles, ligaments, capsule and a disc. Each component contributes to the smooth operation of your jaw. As a result your jaw is one of the most active, powerful and complex joints in your body. It moves up to 2000 […]
Whiplash is the term used to describe the acceleration-deceleration forces on the neck that may occur in a motor vehicle accident. Experiencing neck pain is common following a MVA and many people recover in a matter of days or weeks. However some people may develop long-term neck pain, therefore it is essential to manage the […]