General / Family Health

CONCUSSION SYNDROME

Chronic Pain

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oncussion Syndrome

Most concussions improve within weeks; however, some individuals experience persistent symptoms such as:

  • Headaches
  • Brain fog
  • Light and sound sensitivity
  • Dizziness
  • Neck pain
  • Fatigue
  • Exercise intolerance
  • Mood changes

Persistent symptoms often involve a combination of cervical spine dysfunction, autonomic nervous system imbalance, vestibular disturbance, and central sensitization.

Concussion Care May Include

Specialized Lab Testing:

  • Markers of Brain inflammation and Injury – LifeLabs
  • Hormone testing – LifeLabs, DUTCH Analytical

Comprehensive Assessment

  • Symptom pattern evaluation
  • Cervical spine screening
  • Autonomic function considerations
  • Review of sleep and metabolic contributors

Nutraceutical Support

  • Recommendations are individualized based on patient history and tolerance.

Active Rehabilitation Support

  • Graded return-to-exercise planning
  • Nervous system regulation strategies
  • Sleep optimization
  • Nutrition to support brain recovery

Ultrasound-Guided Injection Therapies

When clinically indicated:

  • Cervical trigger point injections
  • Greater occipital nerve blocks
  • Perineural injection therapy
  • Injection therapies for treatment of cervical instability and injuries

Injection therapies are used selectively when structural or nerve irritation is contributing to persistent headache or neck-related symptoms.

Doctors offering this Service (click photo to view bio)

Dr. Hillary Godin

Dr. Kat Townsley

Dr. Ashley Stapleton

Dr. Jennifer Kerr