MPS Therapy for Concussion Recovery: How Microcurrent Stimulation Helps the Brain Heal
Ever been hit in the head? Rear-ended at a stop sign while minding your own business? Played one too many seasons of football in high school? There's a good chance you've had a concussion...even if you didn't realize it at the time.
What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is the most common (and least serious) type of traumatic brain injury, but that doesn't mean it should be brushed off. The word comes from the Latin concutere, "to shake violently," and it's typically caused by a sudden, direct blow to the head. One common misconception: you do not have to lose consciousness to have a concussion. Most people never do.
According to the CDC, there was an estimated 214,000 TBI-related hospitalizations in 2020. Falls, car accidents, and biking accidents are common culprits too; we've even heard of a stapler thrown across a classroom doing the trick. Kids today.
What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is the most common (and least serious) type of traumatic brain injury, but that doesn't mean it should be brushed off. The word comes from the Latin concutere, "to shake violently," and it's typically caused by a sudden, direct blow to the head. One common misconception: you do not have to lose consciousness to have a concussion. Most people never do.
According to the CDC, there was an estimated 214,000 TBI-related hospitalizations in 2020. Falls, car accidents, and biking accidents are common culprits too; we've even heard of a stapler thrown across a classroom doing the trick. Kids today.
What Actually Happens During a Concussion?
Your brain floats in spinal fluid, protected by your skull. A hard enough blow or jolt, think whiplash in a car accident, can cause the brain to move inside the skull. That movement disrupts how your brain communicates with the rest of your body, which is why vision, balance, and consciousness can all be affected.
Your brain floats in spinal fluid, protected by your skull. A hard enough blow or jolt, think whiplash in a car accident, can cause the brain to move inside the skull. That movement disrupts how your brain communicates with the rest of your body, which is why vision, balance, and consciousness can all be affected.
Concussion Symptoms
Concussions are notoriously tricky to diagnose. You might have a visible bump or bruise, but you can't see a concussion itself, and symptoms can show up days or weeks later, lasting anywhere from seconds to years. Common signs include:
Concussion Grades
Doctors grade concussion severity based on loss of consciousness, amnesia, and balance issues:
Concussion Recovery with MPS Therapy
At Michigan Massage and Wellness, we offer MPS Therapy as a proven option for concussion recovery. By treating the cranial sutures and specific acupuncture points, Concussion Therapy using MPS has been shown to reduce symptoms like headaches, pain, hand tremors, and even mood disturbances.
In a study conducted by the Concussion Recovery Center, results after just one session included:
A few things worth knowing before you book:
If it's been weeks or months since your concussion and something still isn't right, the fog, the headaches, the mood swings or the nervous system that won't settle down, don't chalk it up to "just how you are now." Reach out and let us help!
Concussions are notoriously tricky to diagnose. You might have a visible bump or bruise, but you can't see a concussion itself, and symptoms can show up days or weeks later, lasting anywhere from seconds to years. Common signs include:
- Confusion or brain fog
- Slurred speech
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headaches
- Balance problems or dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Irritability or personality changes
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory loss
- Fatigue
- Loss of consciousness
- Slowed responses
- Sleep problems
- Depression
Concussion Grades
Doctors grade concussion severity based on loss of consciousness, amnesia, and balance issues:
- Grade 1: Mild; symptoms last under 15 minutes, no loss of consciousness
- Grade 2: Moderate; symptoms last longer than 15 minutes, no loss of consciousness
- Grade 3: Severe; brief loss of consciousness occurs
Concussion Recovery with MPS Therapy
At Michigan Massage and Wellness, we offer MPS Therapy as a proven option for concussion recovery. By treating the cranial sutures and specific acupuncture points, Concussion Therapy using MPS has been shown to reduce symptoms like headaches, pain, hand tremors, and even mood disturbances.
In a study conducted by the Concussion Recovery Center, results after just one session included:
- Cortisol (stress hormone) reduced by 47%
- Cognitive functioning improved by 47%
- Brain fog reduced by 41%
- Headaches reduced by 33%
- Ringing in the ears reduced by 47%
- Reaction time on the King-Devick Test (a gold-standard concussion evaluation) improved by 6%
A few things worth knowing before you book:
- MPS isn't recommended if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device
- It's not appropriate during active seizure activity or for an unstable, acute head injury
- Pregnant or managing a complex medical condition? Just give us a heads up before booking so we can talk it through
- Get medical clearance for any recent or moderate-to-severe head injury before starting hands-on therapy of any kind
If it's been weeks or months since your concussion and something still isn't right, the fog, the headaches, the mood swings or the nervous system that won't settle down, don't chalk it up to "just how you are now." Reach out and let us help!
