The Silent Impact of Brain Concussions in Sports
Injuries in sports often come with clear signs. A broken arm. A torn ligament. A visible limp. But concussions are different. They don’t leave obvious marks. Yet, they can change a person’s life completely. Concussions are brain injuries. They happen when a blow or jolt to the head causes the brain to shake inside the skull. This disrupts normal brain function. For athletes, it’s not rare—it’s common. A Hit Can Change Everything In contact sports like football, boxing, and hockey, concussions happen more often than we admit. Even cricket, with its hardball and fast bowlers, isn’t immune. You might remember the movie Concussion starring Will Smith. It told the real story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, who discovered chronic brain damage in American football players. The film showed how repeated concussions can lead to long-term problems like memory loss, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Symptoms Are Easy to Miss Right after a concussion, symptoms may seem small. Dizziness. Headache. Troub...