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3 steps to take after hitting your head

November 7th, 2024

Did you recently hit your head? Are you now experiencing headaches? If you’re feeling lingering symptoms after hitting your head, you may have sustained a concussion. Concussions can have many causes. They’re especially common among sports players: According to research, as many as 3.8 million concussions occur in the USA per year during competitive sports

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Avoiding Neck Pain and Headaches

How long after hitting my head should I look for the symptoms of a concussion?

November 6th, 2024

Do you think you might have sustained a concussion after hitting your head? Symptoms such as headaches can be indicative of a concussion. If you’ve experienced a concussion, seeking treatment is key for recovery. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs are relatively common, with estimates suggesting that half of the global

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Sleeping Position for Back Pain

Can stretching improve lower back mobility and function?

October 25th, 2024

As with many other aspects of your health, “use it or lose it” applies to the structures in your lower back. When muscles and soft tissue aren’t exercised, they start to lose mass and become stiff. If muscles in one part of your back tighten up and lose length, you may end up overcompensating with

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