Ouch...My Head!

Everyone bumps their head. Whether bumping it my accident while cleaning the house, or something more serious, it has happened countless times to all of us. As busy human being we never really stop to think twice of what happened. We pop an aspirin to stop the headache and move on with our day. This may sound silly but more often than not these "head bumps" end up concussions.

Many might say, "I've never had one of those" or "you only get those in sports". Both these assumptions are wrong. Bumping your head getting out of the car can potentially result in a concussion; A very minor one, but still a concussion.

Concussions are very serious, and studies are being conducted daily to prove how serious they are. Many of these studies showing that the most serious effects long term. As one who has had two, both from playing sports I can vouch that they are very serious. I have never felt completely the same since. I always forget things, and have a harder time concentrating. Adjust for school was the hardest. If you were to see my room I have Post-It notes everywhere reminding me of things to do, teachers to email, and so on.

Why now are concussions really being heard of? Well before know one really knew what one was, or how it worked. A very local and promenade advocate for concussions and who helped really start to get the word out there about them was former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson. He spoke about his time of as a player and the countless blows to the head that he took. Because of what he went, and continues to go through post career, he hopes for rules and regulations to change to help prevent concussions. There has been new equipment designed for those most at risk: football, hockey, and soccer players but what will work the most is educations. Education kids in school about the dangers of head injuries, and most of all, how to try and prevent!