Post Concussive Syndrome Relief

The Frustrating Reality of Post Concussive Syndrome

Recovering from Post Concussive Syndrome can seem like an endless, frustrating, and depressing journey especially in the conventional medical model. The unfortunate reality is that those that suffer from this tend to have to become advocates for their own health and seek out the resources and treatment they need to start healing up their brain.

Understanding Brain Injury Healing

What is important to understand about a brain injury is that it has some overlap with most injuries like spraining an ankle or breaking an arm.

1. You injure it.
2. Your body sends swelling to the area.
3. That swelling is inflammation that is there to clean up damaged tissue.
4. New tissue will be brought in to replace the damaged tissue.
5. That injured area's recovery is dependent on your health circumstances as well as how cautious you were in taking all the proper steps to rehab/heal.

The Disconnect in Standard Concussion Care

How a Broken Arm Gets Better Care Than Your Brain

If this was a broken arm you would have first gotten an image to confirm the break, then a cast for 4-6 weeks, followed by physical therapy. What does this look like for a concussion? Standard exam is no exam. Some progressive doctors will run an Impact test which is only 40% sensitive. Then you might take some pain killers and rest. 2 weeks later... "Okay you're good to go." THERE IS A MASSIVE DISCONNECT HERE. Just because you can't see what's happening inside the brain doesn't mean it doesn't need attention and a thorough exam and well-rounded recovery plan.

Why Most People Never Fully Recover

The brain directly or indirectly has its hands in every function of your body. Most will never end up fully recovering because they never went through a comprehensive set of tests from physicians that actually study the brain and all the things that are impacted by a concussion.

Finding Real Post Concussion Syndrome Relief

If you need help finding someone who specializes in concussion recovery, please feel free to message us. We are here to be a resource for those that are ready to heal. Our approach includes vision therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and comprehensive neurological testing to identify exactly what's keeping you from recovering. To learn how Mak healed from her concussion, read her story here. Schedule a free consultation today.