Concussions & Brain-Body Recovery
A concussion is more than a bump to the head — it’s a brain and nervous system injury that changes how the body communicates, regulates, and heals.
Whether it’s from sports, a car accident, a fall, or repeated hits over time, concussions disrupt far more than coordination and focus.
They can affect sleep, mood, energy, digestion, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.
That’s because the trauma doesn’t just affect the skull — it affects the system inside it.
What Really Happens During a Concussion
Inside your skull, your brain floats in fluid, connected to your spinal cord through the most sensitive part of your nervous system — the brainstem and upper neck.
When the head is struck, the brain moves within the skull and the neck whips in response. This can distort the normal motion of the cranial bones, compress the brainstem, and interfere with blood flow, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and nerve signaling.
That’s why so many people experience lingering symptoms even after being “cleared” on scans.
Their neurology is still stuck in survival mode.
Why Some People Never Fully Recover
Traditional concussion care looks for structural damage — bleeding, swelling, fractures.
But what most providers miss is functional disconnection: when the brain, cranium, and nervous system stop communicating clearly.
This can leave you feeling:
- Foggy or forgetful
- Dizzy or off-balance
- Overwhelmed by light or sound
- Tired but wired
- Irritable, anxious, or emotionally flat
These aren’t random after-effects — they’re signs your nervous system is struggling to regulate.
Our Approach: Neurologically-Based + Cranial Care
At Absolute Chiropractic, we start with one question:
How is your brain communicating with your body right now?
Through advanced nervous-system scans and functional testing, we identify where communication has broken down.
Gentle, specific neurologically-based adjustments calm the brainstem and restore proper signaling through the spine.
Then we take it deeper with cranial work — precise, hands-on corrections that restore motion between the bones of the skull, relieve membrane tension, and rebalance pressure within the brain and inner ear.
This combination helps normalize blood flow, oxygen delivery, and cerebrospinal-fluid movement — allowing the brain to heal in the environment it needs most: calm, connected, and coordinated.
Our patients often share:
“My headaches are gone and my focus is back.”
“I finally feel clear and grounded again.”
“I didn’t realize how connected my neck, head, and emotions were until this care.”
Recovery That Goes Beyond “Cleared to Play”
Healing after a concussion isn’t just about passing tests — it’s about restoring the nervous system’s capacity to function, focus, and feel safe again.
That’s why our care supports kids, teens, and adults alike — from athletes returning to play to parents recovering from old injuries that never fully resolved.
You’ll never feel rushed or dismissed here.
We walk with you step by step, explaining what’s happening and helping your system rebuild balance from the inside out.
Start Your Brain’s Healing Process
If you or your child have had a concussion — recently or years ago — your brain and body may still be asking for help.
Gentle, neurologically-based and cranial chiropractic care can make all the difference.
Let’s talk about what’s going on with your body — and what’s possible.
Schedule a visit and see how different care can feel.
