Concussions Treatment in Massapequa Concussions are the least severe and most common traumatic brain injury. Concussions are caused by a direct blow to the head, a fall, or another injury that rattles the brain. A concussion can cause internal bruising, damaged blood vessels, or nerve injury. In 2010 alone, approximately 2.5 million people in the United States visited the hospital with traumatic brain injuries. Concussions can affect anyone but often occur in children, teens, and young adults. Because children’s heads are disproportionately large compared to the rest of their body, bumps and fall more likely. Teens and young adults […]