WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Concussions can be caused many ways such as: by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Anyway the can cause your brain to shake inside your skull can cause a concussion. Concussions are extremely common, especially in contact sports, such as football, lacrosse, etc. When a concussion occurs it injures your brain to a certain extent. Most traumatic brain injuries are very mild, and people recover fully. Concussions are most dangerous when ignored or played through. This can lead to more damage to the brain and possibly life threatening issues.