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Understanding the Brain: Anatomy & Function

• Frontal Lobe: Responsible for reasoning, motor skills, higher-level cognition, and expressive language.

• Parietal Lobe: Processes tactile sensory information such as pressure, touch, and pain.

• Temporal Lobe: Involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

• Occipital Lobe: Primarily responsible for interpreting visual stimuli and information.

• Cerebellum: Coordinates voluntary movements such as posture, balance, coordination, and speech.

• Brainstem: Controls the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body, and regulates vital functions such as breathing, swallowing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Concussion Rehabilitation & Exercise Program

"After working with countless patients who struggled to get clear answers and effective treatment after concussions, I realized there was a critical gap in care. Many people were left navigating symptoms without a structured path forward. I developed the CORE Program to close that gap — offering a comprehensive concussion management system. My CORE Program gives patients and providers a reliable framework to manage concussions more effectively and help prevent long-term complications. It was built out of a true need I saw every day in practice, and a commitment to deliver something better."

-Lance Stevenson, DC

How Traumatic Brain Injuries Occur in Car Accidents

During a car accident, the sudden deceleration or impact can cause the brain to move rapidly within the skull. This movement can lead to:​

• Concussions: A mild TBI resulting from a blow to the head or violent shaking.

• Contusions: Bruising of the brain tissue.

• Diffuse Axonal Injuries: Widespread damage to the brain's white matter due to shearing forces.

• Hematomas: Accumulation of blood within the brain or between the brain and skull.​

Prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries are a significant public health concern:​

• In the United States, approximately 2 million people sustain a TBI each year.

• TBIs are a leading cause of death and disability, especially among children and young adults.

• Common causes include falls, vehicle collisions, and sports injuries.​

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Cognitive & Mental

• Trouble concentrating

• Memory problems or confusion

• Feeling mentally foggy or slowed down

• Difficulty following conversations

• Disorientation or forgetfulness

• Delayed verbal responses

• Repeating questions or sentences

• Trouble multitasking

Physical Symptoms

• Persistent headaches or pressure in the head

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Nausea or vomiting

• Blurred or double vision

• Sensitivity to light or noise

• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

• Loss of balance or coordination

• Fatigue or feeling drowsy

• Slurred speech

• Trouble sleeping or sleeping more than usual

• Seizures (in severe cases)

• Irritability or mood swings

• Anxiety or panic attacks

• Depression or sadness

• Feeling easily overwhelmed

• Lack of motivation or drive

• Increased emotional sensitivity

• Sudden changes in personality

Emotional & Behavioral Symptoms

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My Concussion Rehabilitation & Exercise (CORE) Program Includes:

1. Clinical Concussion Evaluation

• Comprehensive neurological screening

• Detailed patient history focused on mechanism of injury (e.g., auto accident)

• Cranial nerve testing

• Eye movement and gaze stability testing

• Balance and coordination screening

• Cervicogenic component assessment (neck-brain interaction)

2. Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

• MRI and DTI (Diffusion Tensor Imaging) to evaluate white matter integrity

• Imaging reviewed and interpreted by Dr. David Buechner, a nationally respected neuroradiologist experienced in traumatic brain injuries

3. Customized Rehabilitation Program

We create individualized therapy plans that may include:

🌀 Vestibular Rehabilitation

To treat dizziness, vertigo, balance issues, and motion sensitivity commonly seen after concussion.

👀 Oculomotor Rehabilitation

To address problems with eye tracking, focusing, visual motion sensitivity, and reading comprehension.

🧠 Neuromuscular Reeducation

To reconnect the brain with the body’s motor system, improving coordination, spatial awareness, and movement accuracy.

⚖️ Balance Training

Targeted exercises to stabilize the vestibular system and improve postural control and fall prevention.

💆 Cervical Spine & Chiropractic Care

Gentle chiropractic adjustments to the upper cervical spine can help alleviate headaches, neck pain, and postural instability that often follow TBI.

"After my car accident, I could barely turn my head. They didn’t just treat my whiplash they actually figured out why my dizziness wouldn’t go away. The balance therapy made a huge difference. Super thankful for how thorough they are."

“Honestly, the evaluation was super detailed and so was the treatment. He didn’t just try to cover up my symptoms, he actually helped me feel better. If you’re dealing with concussion, I’d totally recommend this place.”

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What Our Auto Injury Patients Are Saying

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“I was referred here after hitting my head in a rear-end collision. I thought it was just a headache, but they found signs of a concussion. The therapy plan they built helped clear my brain fog and neck pain. Highly recommend them if you’ve been in a crash.”