Treating head injuries can be tricky business. A lot of focus of treatment is on the brain. But we've seen that head injuries don't just stay in the brain. When care for head injuries doesn't include the whole pictures, lingering symptoms or even new, seemingly unconnected symptoms may be present. Symptoms like neck pain and tension. Loss of neck range of motion. Depleted immune system or symptoms of altered digestion. Mood disorders. Acne. Rashes. These can all be signs that your head injury didn't just stay in the brain.

Check out this episode with Dr. Lauren to find out what else happens to the body as a result of a head injury and the connection with these symptoms!