Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Sasha Blaskovich, Owner and Clinical Director of the Whiplash & Injury Clinic
Nov 3, 2025
Dr. Sasha Blaskovich, Owner and Clinical Director of the Whiplash & Injury Clinic, shares his expertise on the often-overlooked connections between head and neck injuries and their impact on concussion care. He recounts his own experiences with concussions, highlighting how they led him to discover upper cervical ligament injuries. The conversation dives into the evolving recognition of cervical instability, innovative treatments, and his book, which offers practical insights for both patients and practitioners.
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Personal Discovery From A Football Injury
- Dr. Sasha Blaskovich recounted his college football concussion that left permanent upper cervical ligament damage.
- He compared the injury to an ACL in the knee and described chronic symptoms from brainstem irritation.
Head And Neck Are Clinically Linked
- Head and neck injuries almost always affect each other and should be assessed together after trauma.
- Dr. Sasha Blaskovich says treating only the brain or only the neck misses many causes of persistent concussion-like symptoms.
Hockey Player Case Sparked A Book
- A hockey player with 10–12 concussions improved after motion X-ray revealed upper cervical instability and targeted treatment of neck muscles.
- That case motivated Dr. Sasha Blaskovich to create a book and share practical recovery strategies.
