The hidden meaning of concussion: Gill Redden Cranio
Gill Redden has witnessed time and time again the aftermath of concussions or bad head knocks that were never identified at the time of the original accident.
That’s because a trauma anywhere always sets up a chain of events which the body tries to accommodate for as long as it can. The body is very good at masking and compensating the impact of a head knock or fall.
Gill, a specialist CranioSacral Therapist, uses internationally accepted CranioSacral techniques on the full body. These techniques loosen up or unjam head bones, the membranes surrounding the brain (which then form the spinal canal), tailbones, organs and nerves allowing the spinal fluid to move freely around the brain. This enables the spinal fluid to do its job of feeding and detoxifying the brain. Potentially the long-term benefit is a healthier and more resilient brain.
Problems can appear sometimes immediately, but other times years later, Gill explains.
From experience, she believes that if a person has one concussion or has had subsequent concussions, they are highly likely to have poor brain health later on in life. CranioSacral helps bones and other things move better again, by supporting the spinal fluid to clean and feed the brain, so that the repercussions of concussion may be somewhat mitigated.
Gill’s extensive website showcases positive testimonials ranging from rugby players who suffered head knocks, to others suffering ongoing issues who have found relief after attending the Bealey Avenue clinic.
Concussion symptoms may include migraines, headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, nausea, double-vision,
fatigue, poor sleeping, vomiting, neck pain, nerve problems, poor concentration, aggression, depression and anxiety.
Quick facts about concussions
Concussions do not discriminate against age, gender, or lifestyle, they can happen at any time to anyone.
They take time to heal. Often people return to a healthy, active life before the brain has fully recovered from a concussion.
There are an estimated 36,000 head injuries in New Zealand every year.
Signs of a concussion aren’t always obvious, and can include having trouble concentrating, brain fog, trouble sleeping, and spells of nausea.
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive approach to treating concussions. It helps release tensions deep in the body through the central nervous system to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance.
For more information, visit www.concussion.nz or call 03 365 7801.
www.gillreddencranio.co.nz
