Brain injuries are characterized by damage to grey matter in the cranium and severe neurological issues following. Brain injuries are often caused by physical impacts that force the brain to hit the inside of the skull at a high speed. The can also occur from hypoxia, infection, and any other physical circumstance that results in damage or destruction of brain tissue. Chiropractic is extremely useful as a conservative treatment in the weeks and months following a brain trauma. Most damage will cause the brain to fire asymmetrically and reduce communication and proprioception between parts of the brain and the body. Chiropractic does an excellent job at helping regulate the nervous system and brain activity by stimulating the nervous system to fire at healthier ratios. Injuries to the spine and nervous system following concussions, whiplash, and TBI are also issues that chiropractic can help treat. Check some amazing research below!