While most of us know to look out for sickness, confusion or headaches after a blow, bump or jolt to the head, there are gaps in our knowledge when it comes to temporary brain injury. So what else should you be aware of – and when is it time to worry?
You don’t have to actually hit your head
Concussion isn’t always caused by a direct blow to the head. It can actually happen as a result of jarring motions, such as whiplash, in the head or neck that can occur during a car crash, for example, or a bad fall.
