Your Concussion Clinic
You’d be surprised just how common concussions are; bumping your head the wrong way could be all it takes. Without the right care and early intervention, many concussions can result in persistent symptoms or serious injury.
At the Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group, we have years of experience providing concussion care. With our support, you may manage your symptoms better and continue to work your way towards a recovery.
What Is A Concussion?
A concussion is a minor traumatic injury to your brain. If you, your child or a family member receives a bump or blow to the face, you should seek medical advice if any of the following symptoms* occur:
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe headaches
- Vertigo or dizziness
- Double vision
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sudden behavioural or mood changes
- Fatigue or sluggishness
- Noise or light sensitivity
Typically caused by a bump or blow to the head, most people recover on their own within 2 – 4 weeks. However, complications and ongoing concussion symptoms occur in 30% of cases.
If you, or someone you know, experiences a head injury, lives with headache pain or struggles with migraines, give our Williamstown clinic a call on 03 9397 8877 or use our online booking tool to secure an appointment.
*While this list of symptoms is not exhaustive, they are the most common symptoms.
Causes Of A Concussion?
Whilst many concussions occur during contact sports, they can also result from car accidents, falls or even a work-related injury. Similarly, a sudden or abrupt change in motion may also cause harm.
Typically, people in particular contact sports are exposed more often. Plus, activities with a high risk of falls, such as cycling and horse riding, are also common causes.
Concussion treatment
At the Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group in Williamstown, our experienced therapists are trained to assist with treating the symptoms of concussion, including:- Headache
- Visual & balance issues
- Neck Pain
- Difficulty concentrating
- Exercise intolerance
Your concussion treatment will be individualised and may include
- Manual therapy (i.e. massage, stretching and joint mobilisation)
- Eye exercises
- Dizziness + Balance training
- Exercise pacing
- Return to sport/work/school
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have experienced a concussion injury and have not received care, it can become a much more serious condition. Your injury could develop into post-concussion syndrome.
This means you will experience ongoing symptoms for months or even years after the concussion has occurred, which could impact your brain function and everyday life.
While there is no specific test that can offer an accurate concussion diagnosis, there are signs and symptoms you can look out for, such as headaches and dizziness. However, it is best to see a professional after any kind of blow to the head to confirm.
Concussion management is important to mitigate symptoms and speed up your recovery, whether you have a mild form of concussion or a severe one.
Try to rest as much as possible and avoid activities that require concentration or looking at a screen for long periods of time. Likewise, avoid too much physical activity as it could exacerbate your condition.
When you can, reach out to a professional for more tailored advice and care.
What Sets Our Care Apart?
Tailored support
We tailor all of our care and treatment plans to meet your needs and expectations. Enjoy quality, person-centred care with us.
Experience you can trust
We’ve supported people with all kinds of concussions at different levels of severity, ensuring they receive the care they need.
Local support
Our Williamstown clinic is ideally located for easy access so that we can support our local community with attentive, personalised care.
Concussion Management in Melbourne
A brain injury can be traumatic and overwhelming, but with support from the Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group, you may help ensure you’re on the right track to recovery.
Put your health first and reach out to our friendly team today. We are always happy to answer your questions and provide the support you need.