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What a fantastic start to the season !! Thanks Apex for making the push and getting the hill open early. From marking up obstacles to putting up fencing to finessing the youth's beloved obstacles in the terrain parks 

Along with Apex going full steam to make sure the mountain was safe last weekend - - I too was running through my family's gear to make sure they were safe. You may do the same - check bindings & wax up the skis. Amongst this check over - have you thought of checking over your helmet?

For sure helmets have become a mainstay in skiing and snowboarding. Amping up the protection. Reducing the overall impact of a fall. Like most gear - helmets have a lifespan of their own - with or without a history of damage. The general consensus is to swap them out every 5 years. That lifespan of course truncates if you have had a blow whilst wearing your helmet.

Thinking of your noggin - let me tell you a few tell tale signs of a concussion. And no - you don't need to black out or loose consciousness in order to have had a concussion. And you can still get a concussion even if you are wearing a helmet. Helmets are made actually to prevent catastrophic injuries such as skull fractures, not so much to prevent a concussion. 

A concussion is a brain injury. Symptoms of a concussion can vary from person to person. Symptoms can show up as physical, cognitive or emotional. 

Physical signs 

Headache

Dizziness

Nausea or vomiting

Blurred or changed vision

Sensitivity to sound or light

Ringing in the ears 

Balance issues

Cognitive signs 

Brain fog

Unable to think clearly

Can't concentrate

Change in memory

Emotional Signs

Nervousness

Anxiety

Change in mood 

Easy to get upset or anger

What to do if you get a concussion on the slopes? First - contact Ski Patrol to get you safely off the hill & to give you initial guidance. Recognizing the signs as mentioned above will help you track if your head injury has resulted in a concussion. Rest is always important in the first 48 hours. From there the approach to recovery has shifted from staying in a dark room and resting until symptoms resolve toward engaging in light activity as long as the symptoms don't worsen. 

Recovering from a concussion takes time. Having a team on your side guiding your program is integral to optimal healing. Naturopathic treatment for concussions focuses on reducing inflammation in the brain, amping up nutrients for the brain & balancing out hormones & neurotransmitters that have become affected from the injury.

If you are suffering with any post concussion symptoms -

[book a discovery call](/contact)   to see how we can help you.