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were not sure why he had not improved and were sugges ng very invasive procedures. Charles was released by his physicians to normal life ac vi es to the degree that he could par cipate, so it was safe for me to treat him. The structural evalua on in Charles' ini al session showed a significant structural collapse of the core distor on that was reflected in the cranium, and a jamming of the atlas/axis and occiput when rota ng his head to the right. I did the Cranial/Structural Core Distor on Releases, so ssue C1 release, and a so ssue Head, Neck and Shoulder protocol. Charles immediately reported an almost normal return of range of mo on in the neck and sense of clarity to the point he was very upbeat and happy. At his second session, he no longer was having headaches and only 30% of his neck pain remained, but reading comprehension and concentra on were s ll problema c. Compression tes ng of his cranium using kinesiology revealed swelling inside the cranium so the Frontal/Occipital decompression was applied to move the excess cerebral spinal fluid out of the cranium using the Frontal/Occipital decompression. By the third session, he was able to read and do normal school work. A er 10 more sessions over six months, he was doing very well in class but did not return to soccer. O en the structure is totally ignored in clients who have suffered concussions. A blow to the head or sudden mo on that causes the brain to bruise inside the cranium also destabilizes the structure with resul ng so ssue damage. This results in splin ng, inflamma on, swelling and spasm, which is why complaints include neck, shoulder and back pain along with headaches that have not diminished since the concussion occurred. Thus, my primary focus is to release the structural misalignment, spasms, swelling, inflamma on and headaches. It is never black and white whether the headaches are from the concussion, or from the structural misalignment, or the jamming of the atlas/axis. When the atlas and axis are jammed there is pressure on the brain stem, a major cause of headaches with mental acuity o en limited by 50%. This also sounds very much like the major symptoms of concussions. By applying Cranial/Structural techniques combined with so ssue protocols, the structural misalignment of the neck and jamming of atlas/ axis can be quickly improved. O en there is a significant improvement in focus and concentra on, and acute headaches diminish in frequency and intensity. As you can see, o en these symptoms are not due to the bruising of the brain, but rather the restric ons in the so ssue and structure of the neck and shoulders. The Cranial/Structural techniques and the so ssue C1 releases will provide quick relief of many concussion induced condi ons such as headaches and dizziness, as well as the inflamma on, swelling, and ischemia that cause the painful symptoms. The fluid from the bruising of the brain a er concussions that causes swelling within the cranium o en becomes trapped and can't properly drain. Some mes this is from a restric on of the normal cranial mo on from the injury that prevents adequate pumping of the cerebral spinal fluid, and some mes the adhesions in the connec ve ssue around the brain that was damaged by the injury traps this fluid. The Cranial/ Structural techniques mobilize the restricted cranial mo on, increase the pumping of the cerebral spinal fluid, and release the adhesions. The Cranial/ Structural Core Distor on techniques release the so ssue restric ons that distort the cranial mo on and restore full range of mo on and balance. Thus, the ability to focus and concentrate returns, and the headaches diminish or disappear. There is a theory supported by medical findings that the scar ssue, trapped fluid, and decreased circula on are in part responsible for the deteriora on of the brain func on for older people who have had mul ple concussions. I have developed a Cranial/Structural Frontal/Occipital Decompression, which is extremely effec ve in trea ng all of this. In my experience, no ng the improvements with my clients, it is possible to restore the brain func on to its pre-concussion status. Abby's Magazine - Volume 5 Issue 1| Page 51