Is every hit to the head a concussion?

No, not every hit to the head is a concussion. A concussion is a type of minor traumatic brain injury. Normally the brain is cushioned by special fluid that helps it float and acts like an airbag when the head is hit. read more

Cara Reddy MD Aug 10, 2017 According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly four million concussions happen from sports and recreational activities every year in the U.S., but only a fraction of them are diagnosed. read more

Concussions are not only caused by head hits and not every head hit causes a concussion. They can also be caused by a jarring body blow that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. These blows can be from an impact in sports such as football or a crash from driving a car. read more