How hard do you have to hit your head to get a concussion?

Nobody can say what any individual’s hit intensities need to be to cause a concussion. It depends on the angle and individual. Some believe genetics play a part in tolerance to head impacts. read more

If you hit your head hard and are now feeling foggy, having head pain, or having trouble remembering, you may have a concussion. Check these symptoms and see if you need to go to the doctor. read more

In general, the harder the head is hit, the more damage occurs, so concussions span an almost infinite range from no symptoms to sending someone into a coma. A basketball that hits you in the head from a hard throw can easily jog a few connections in the brain - maybe not enough for you to notice, but this is still a concussion. read more