Brain Health

Could You Be Suffering from A Cognitive Impairment?

by The Neck Care Team | Sep 15, 2017 | Brain Health

Every day in the United States, 16 million people live with a cognitive impairment of some kind, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To put that into perspective, New York City has a population of eight and a half million people. How do you...

What Is Cognitive Impairment?

by The Neck Care Team | Sep 15, 2017 | Brain Health

Cognitive impairment is the medical state of reduced ability for the brain to perform tasks as it was intended. In practical terms, this means that cognitive impairment can range from difficulty with planning out motor moves requiring a lot of dexterity after a neck...

The Ins-and-Outs of Post Concussion Syndrome Treatment

by The Neck Care Team | Sep 12, 2017 | Brain Health

When it comes to post concussion syndrome (PCS), there is no one-size-fits-all method of treatment. There are many factors that make it difficult to treat PCS. But, doctors have had great success in treating different symptoms associated with post concussion syndrome....

The Facts About Post Concussive Syndrome

by The Neck Care Team | Sep 12, 2017 | Brain Health

Post concussive syndrome, also known as PCS or post concussion syndrome is characterized by a wide range of different symptoms that are typically associated with mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). While the science that surrounds post concussive syndrome is rather...

Post Concussion Syndrome Long Term Effects

by The Neck Care Team | Sep 12, 2017 | Brain Health

If you’re lucky, the side effects associated with mild traumatic brain injuries like a concussion subside within a matter of weeks. However, for many people, the effects of a concussion can continue to manifest themselves for months, years or even a lifetime. Read on...

Mild Cognitive Impairment

by The Neck Care Team | Sep 12, 2017 | Brain Health

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a stage of cognitive decline between cognitive decline expected of a normal aging process and dementia, a more serious decline in cognitive ability. MCI may involve issues with: Memory Language Judgement Thinking The challenges to...