A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects the brain functions after a blow or a head trauma. 90% of the time, symptoms resolve spontaneously within 4 weeks. However, it is important to note that in some cases (10%) symptoms may be prolonged. This results in significant and ongoing disability affecting educational, occupational, social and emotional functioning. Post-concussion syndrome occurs when symptoms resulting from a concussion, persist beyond the expected time-frame of recovery.    Post–concussion signs and symptoms: -Headache, dizziness, blurry vision, fatigue, altered noise tolerance, loss of balance  -Irritability, depression, anxiety, emotional lability.  -loss of concentration, memory, or intellectual difficulties, Insomnia    Post–Concussion recommended

Damage to the nervous system occurs for a number of reasons. Trauma to the brain before or during birth can produce a series of changes in a baby which are grouped under the blanket term of Cerebral Palsy. All age groups can suffer from spinal cord or head injuries due to accidents. Older adults often fall victim to debilitating neurological diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, or can suffer from CVAs (Cerebrovascular accidents, commonly known as a stroke). Because the nervous system is responsible for regulation of everything in the body, the effects of damage to it are variable – they