TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Auto Accident

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disruption of normal brain function caused by a blow, jolt, or sudden movement of the head and body. In an auto accident, the rapid movement of the head can cause a TBI even without direct impact. Common symptoms include headaches, dizziness, brain fog, memory and concentration problems, fatigue, sleep changes, and sensitivity to light or noise. Early evaluation and appropriate treatment are important, as some symptoms can persist and affect daily life long after an accident.

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After being rear-ended in a severe auto accident, Jacob came to our practice experiencing severe headaches, neck and back pain, stiffness, and persistent tingling in his legs. He was also struggling with debilitating brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and a noticeable delay between his thoughts and speech. These symptoms made it difficult to work, drive, travel, exercise, and manage normal daily activities.

Diagnostic testing and X-rays revealed significant spinal misalignments, while further evaluation confirmed a traumatic brain injury (TBI). We developed a comprehensive care plan to address both his spinal and neurological symptoms, including:

  • Chiropractic Adjustments 
  • Postural Rehabilitation
  • BrainTap® Technology 
  • Massage Bed Therapy
  • Disc Decompression Therapy
  • Trans Cranial Low Level Laser Therapy 
  • Muscle Gun Therapy
  •  Nerve Gun
  • Heat & Ice Therapy
  • Vibration Exercise & Balance Platform

 

Today, Jacob has experienced a remarkable improvement. His brain fog has cleared, his mental sharpness and speech have improved, and his back and spinal pain have significantly decreased. He is once again able to travel for work, drive comfortably, exercise, and enjoy his daily activities.

Auto accidents can affect far more than just your neck and back. TBI symptoms, spinal misalignments, muscle tension, and nerve irritation can continue affecting your mind and body long after an accident. A thorough evaluation can help identify injuries that may otherwise go unrecognized. If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, getting evaluated by Dr. Chris may be an important step toward getting back to the activities you enjoy.

Dr. Chris Mcneil

Dr. Chris McNeil specializes in Chiropractic Rehab and Disc Decompression Therapy. He is the first Chiropractor in Michigan to be certified in the Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) technique of posture & spinal rehabilitation. CBP is the chiropractic technique with the most research studies published in medical and chiropractic journals, so it is the most scientific and specific of all the chiropractic techniques. Dr. Chris is also certified in the Kennedy disc decompression therapy technique for the treatment of bulging, herniated or degenerated discs.
 
Growing up in Metro Detroit Michigan in a medical family, with both his mother and father working as registered nurses, Dr. Chris always knew he wanted to go into the medical profession. After recovering from a severe auto accident while he was in high school, in which he fractured both of his arms, several fingers and his leg, and had to undergo extensive surgeries and physical therapy. That is when Dr. Chris decided to go to Wayne State University to become a physical therapist.
 
At the same time Dr. Chris was going to Wayne State University to become a physical therapist he was introduced to chiropractic care by a high school friend who was going to Life University to become a chiropractor.  Since starting under chiropractic care, the chronic sinus infections he used to experience on a monthly basis now happen rarely, and at that time he became a chiropractic believer and converted. That’s when he changed his college major from physical therapy to chiropractic.
 
Dr. Chris graduated from Life University in Marietta Georgia in 2002 and has dedicated his life to helping the people of Macomb County Michigan achieve natural and safe health and healing through chiropractic rehab and disc decompression therapy.