Post Concussion Syndrome
Typically when it comes to concussions if the symptoms continue past the 10th day (most concussions will resolve on their own in 7-10 days) then it would be considered post concussion syndrome. However, if you think about it, post concussion syndrome quite literally means – after concussion. That includes any time frame after the injury! Other injuries are considered chronic after about the 72 hour mark.
How soon should you get treatment? Ideally, the sooner the better. It makes for a much faster recovery and rarely have I seen ongoing symptoms after an acute concussion is treated. In the case of Chris R, I didn’t see him until about 1 -1.5 years after his injury. Did Bowen work for Chris? I’ll let you be the judge of that!
Here is Chris’ story:
“My name is Chris Ramsami and I’m 45yrs old and at the time I suffered my concussion I played basketball 4 times per week, volleyball twice a week, indoor soccer once a week and also did cross fit 3-4 times a week when I could fit it in while raising 4 kids with my wife Brenda. I was playing basketball in April/2012 just before Easter with a rec league at work and as I was running back to play defense on my opponent I jumped in the air to intercept a pass, as I was about to receive the ball there was somebody shooting a ball at the hoop I was running toward and he went to retrieve the ball he was shooting as it came in our path and he grabbed the ball and went into a tuck position. It felt like I got hip checked and I tried to brace my fall with my hands as I hit the ground but it wasn’t enough to stop me from hitting my head. I went out for a few seconds, as I came around I felt really groggy but continued to play. After about 30-45 mins playing trying to shake it off I decided to go home but didn’t feel alert, just felt a out of it. Chose not to go to the hospital and decided to sleep it off which was not a smart move. Got up the next morning feeling the same and about an hour into working at my desk I got really dizzy and saw spots, felt dizzy and decided to go to the hospital to get checked out. The ER doc said that I suffered a concussion and I should go home asap and see my family doctor. After seeing my doctor, he took one look at me when I walked in the office and ordered a CT scan asap. The CT scan showed no swelling or bleeding but I still felt terrible. My doctor made appointment with a neurologist and was told to rest as it would work itself out. Returned to work in about 3 months and still felt uneasy, confused, headaches and the symptoms came back the same as my first day with the concussion. After seeing various specialists and seeing my doctor once a week I was told to go slow and rest but no treatment was offered to help me return full time to work or full time to my activities I was very irritable, lots of headaches, forgetful, light sensitivity, balance or vertigo, confused, moody and did not like being around people or anything that was too stimulating. In February 2013 my wife found Jenna Howe on the web and called her to talk about me. I did not see Jenna until April 2013 as I was very skeptical and thought there was no way that I would return back to my normal self especially with her or anyone else’s therapy. Jenna explained to me how the therapy would work and had me list all or any injuries I had suffered besides my concussion and that she would heal these as well. After my first appointment I was shocked and surprised at how I felt. Not groggy, could think more clearly and just felt better. I booked more appointments with Jenna because I finally felt that this was going to get me back to normal. After each appointment I felt better and better and started to increase my work hours and started to go back to working out at the gym but at a slow pace until I felt less symptoms. After about 10 or so appointments I was back to work full time and started playing volleyball, working out at the gym 3 times per week and feel like me again. Have started shooting hoops again but not played in a game because I’m a little hesitant about the contact with elbows, bodies etc. I would recommend Jenna and her Bowen treatment for concussion 100 percent! In fact, I mention this to everyone who would listen and a co-worker who has had a bad back for years to the point that he could not tie his shoes when I was telling him about my testimonial made an appointment with Jenna’s colleague in Vancouver and after his second appointment stopped my in the hall and was so excited! He was doing squats and deadlifts which he gave up because of his pain and was also playing soccer again at a very high level with no hesitation! My family and I can’t Thank Jenna enough for all her help and patience, not only has she helped me through this injury and tough time but she has become a friend to me and my wife Brenda! Thank You so much for helping us Jenna!” Chris Ramsami
