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Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are life-altering events that can follow falls, sports impacts, and motor vehicle collisions. This category brings together accessible, evidence-informed guidance on recognizing symptoms, getting an accurate diagnosis, and building a safe, step-by-step recovery plan. Readers will find easy-to-understand explanations of concussion and post-concussion syndrome, common symptoms like headaches, dizziness, brain fog, sensitivity to light and noise, sleep problems, and mood changes, and how these symptoms often overlap with neck strain and whiplash after an accident.
From an integrative perspective, we explore how dual-scope care—combining chiropractic musculoskeletal assessment with nurse practitioner evaluation—can help address neck dysfunction, reduce mechanical contributors to headache, and coordinate referrals for advanced imaging when indicated. You’ll learn where vestibular and oculomotor rehab fit in, how graded return-to-work and return-to-play timelines are structured, and why pacing, hydration, and anti-inflammatory nutrition support the healing brain. We also cover red-flag symptoms that require urgent medical attention, documentation tips for personal injury and VA pathways, and realistic expectations for recovery.
Traumatic Brain Injury Care El Paso
Based in El Paso, our approach prioritizes clear communication, individualized plans, and collaboration among neurology, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and integrative medicine. Whether you’re early after a concussion or navigating lingering symptoms months later, these articles aim to help you ask better questions, track progress, and make informed decisions. We explore practical checklists, home-care strategies, and clinic-ready education designed to support safer movement, steadier cognition, and long-term brain health.
PTSD Physical Pain Symptoms Post Auto Accident
Motor vehicle crashes and accidents cause significant trauma in a few seconds changing an individual's life…
Traumatic Brain Injuries & Gut Issues
Introduction
The gut microbiome is "the second brain" in the body as it helps regulate homeostasis and metabolize…
Light Therapy For Brain Disease | Part 2
Introduction
The brain is part of the central nervous system and its primary function is to transmit neuron…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Mild Brain Trauma Injury
Introduction
The brain's primary function is to make sure that the neuron signals are being transmitted and…
How To Detect Alzheimer’s In The Brain | Part 1
Introduction
The brain's main function in the central nervous system is to make sure that the neuron signals that…
A Look Into Virus-Mediated Neurocognitive Disorders
Introduction
The brain's main function in the central nervous system is to send out neuron signals from the brain…
A Look Into Stress & The Immune-Brain Connection | Part 2
Introduction
The adrenal glands are the most important triangular-shaped organs that are located at the top of the…
What to do after a Concussion: An Anti-inflammatory Nutritional Approach
Concussions are a fairly common injury in the world of sports medicine. As hard as it might be to admit it, the CDC…
Slip and Fall Injuries
Individuals involved in slip and fall accidents lead to around 9 million emergency room visits a year. Recovering…
Types of Common Vehicle Accidents Explained
Understanding Different Types of Vehicle Accidents and Crashes
Vehicle accidents are an unfortunate reality of…
Motorcyclist Common Accident, Crash Injuries
A motorcyclist has an increased risk of injury every time they get on their bike and get on the road. There is no…
Acute and Cumulative Soccer Injuries
Although many soccer injuries involve the legs and lower extremities, other body areas are susceptible to injury/s…
Most Frequent Automobile, Vehicle Accident Injuries
With the number of individuals/vehicles on the road today, automobile accidents are frequent and even minor ones…
Neck Pain and Feeling Dizzy: Cervicogenic/Cervical Vertigo
Neck Pain Feeling Dizzy: When neck pain and becoming dizzy present, it is called cervical vertigo or cervicogenic!-->…
Benefits of Chiropractic After Auto Injury
After being involved in an auto accident, it could be weeks before the full effects of the trauma present.!-->…
Causes of Chronic Pain
Several conditions and factors can cause chronic pain. Usually, these are conditions that accompany normal aging,!-->…
Functional Neurology: Serotonin and Brain Health
Serotonin, also known as the "happy chemical", is a substance associated with mood, happiness, and well-being as…
Natural Ways to Fix a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier in Functional Neurology Part 2
The blood-brain barrier is a protective shield that allows nutrients to enter the brain while keeping harmful…
Natural Ways to Fix a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier in Functional Neurology Part 1
The blood-brain barrier is a protective shield that allows nutrients to enter the brain while keeping harmful…
Functional Neurology: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Leaky Brain
Our brain is a complex organ that controls many essential functions in our body. Therefore, brain health is vital…
Functional Neurology: Understanding Autoimmune Brain Disease
How often do you feel more susceptible to pain? Autoimmune brain diseases, such as autoimmune encephalitis and…
Functional Neurology: Brain Health Biomarkers
Biomarkers are molecules that can help diagnose a health issue. These have become important for verifying…
Inflammatory Reactions in Functional Neurology
Inflammatory reactions in the central nervous system (CNS) are currently known to be associated with many…
The Gut-Brain Connection
When the gut-brain connection is not working properly, the body can develop chronic illnesses even if the person…
Functional Neurology: Glutamate Dysregulation and Excitotoxicity
Excitotoxicity is an acute insult that causes nerve cell death due to the excessive activation of iGluRs. Acute…
Glutamate Toxicity in Functional Neurology
The term excitotoxicity was first employed to demonstrate the capability of L-glutamate, in addition to…
NMDA Excitotoxicity in Functional Neurology
Excitotoxicity is a pathological mechanism seen in a variety of health issues where an excessive synaptic…
Integrative Neurology: Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer’s Disease
The most common causes of TBI which result in ER visits include slip-and-fall accidents, blows to the head, and…
TBI and Neurodegenerative Diseases in Functional Neurology
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of disability and death among the general population,…
Functional Neurology: TBI and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of disability and death in people. About 1.6 million…
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurodegenerative Diseases Part 1
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of disability and death in people. About 1.6 million…
Microglial Priming in the Central Nervous System
Microglial cells make up about 10 to 15 percent of all the glial cells in the human body, which can be found in the…
Brain Health Benefits of Low-Level Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, is the use of low-power lasers or light-emitting…
What is Cerebral Perfusion Pressure?
Cerebral perfusion pressure, or CPP, is the net pressure gradient which carries oxygen to brain tissue. It is…
What are Brain Disorders?
The human brain is the human body's control center. It is a fundamental structure in the nervous system, which also…
The Annual Cost of Neurological Disease in the US
Neurological diseases are characterized as health issues associated with the brain, the spine, and the nerves which…
Fasting Mimicking Diet Explained
Understanding the ProLon® Fasting Mimicking Diet
Fasting is associated with numerous health benefits; from!-->!-->!-->…
Head Trauma and Other Intra-Cranial Pathology Imaging Approaches
Head Trauma: Skull Fractures
SKULL FX: COMMON IN THE SETTINGS OF HEAD INJURIES. SKULL FX OFTEN POINT TO!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
What are the Risks of Nrf2 Overexpression?
The nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2 signaling pathway, best known as Nrf2, is a protective mechanism which!-->…
Chiropractic Helps Athletes With Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
Every year an estimated 3.8 million people in the United States sustain mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI) or!-->…