These incidents can cause brain function disruption as well as disturb the autonomic Nervous system (ANS), activating stress and releasing the dreaded hormone, cortisol, which has an impact on how your body heals and recovers from other injuries.

Not everyone suffering from a concussion will experience the same symptoms, which range from mild to severe. The symptoms can also vary in duration, with some lasting a few days and others lasting months or even a lifetime, completely impacting your quality of life.

Any head or body trauma increases stress in the body by heightening the production of a hormone called cortisol. An excessive amount of cortisol can increase blood pressure, trigger points discomfort, as well as muscle tone and pain. It can also cause chronic fatigue, migraines and decrease digestion and immunity.