Lecture: Concussion Treatment Series Part 1: Post-Traumatic Headaches

Description

This 6-HR course is Part 1 of a series on the treatment of patients with concussions and brain injuries. In this course we will focus on identifying post-traumatic headaches, how they differ from primary migraines, and why they don’t often respond well to standard headache treatments. We will cover the hallmark signs of neuropathic pain and how to conduct bedside functional assessments of the somatosensory system as it relates to neuropathic pain and post-traumatic headaches. We will cover key acupuncture points for treating post-traumatic headaches and vestibular migraines. We will discuss specific herbal formulas to address brain blood vessel inflammation, microglial-mediated inflammation, glymphatic congestion, and microcirculation in the brain, along with formulas that support key organ function for optimal outcomes.

Topics Covered:

• Unique features of post-traumatic headaches (PTH)
• PTH versus primary migraine headaches
• Migraines
• Vestibular Migraines
• Neuropathic pain and PTH
• Functional neurological assessments
• ICD-10 Diagnosis codes for PTH and migraines
• Acupuncture Strategies
• Chinese herbs for brain blood vessel inflammation
• Chinese herbs for blood stasis in the brain
• Chinese herbs for glymphatic function and dampness
• Chinese herbs for brain inflammation
• Chinese herbs for supporting microcirculation, liver, and kidney function

This course is approved for 6 NCCAOM PDA continuing education credits and is approved by the CA Acupuncture Board.
Access is available for 1-year from purchase date. Please do not redistribute.