Concussions Are Whole-Body Events

While concussion is a brain injury, the mechanism that causes it — sudden acceleration and deceleration — also affects the cervical spine, the vestibular system, and the connective tissue at the base of the skull. This is why so many concussion patients have lingering symptoms like headaches, neck pain, dizziness, brain fog, and light sensitivity even after the initial injury "should" have resolved.

Why Conventional Care Sometimes Falls Short

Many patients try multiple treatments — rest, vision therapy, medication, vestibular therapy — and find only partial improvement. The cervical spine component of concussion is often under-addressed, even though research increasingly supports treating cervicogenic factors as part of post-concussion recovery.

How Chiropractic Care Helps

At Fairwood Chiropractic, our concussion-supportive care may include:

• Gentle cervical adjustments to address upper neck dysfunction that contributes to headaches and dizziness
• Soft tissue therapy for the suboccipital and upper trapezius region
• Cold laser therapy to support tissue recovery
• Coordinated care alongside your primary provider, neurologist, or vision therapist

One of our patients had been working through concussion symptoms for months and had tried multiple treatments. After beginning care with Dr. Julian, she reported it provided the most meaningful improvement of any therapy she had tried.

When to Consider Chiropractic for Concussion Recovery

Consider adding chiropractic care if you're experiencing:

• Persistent post-concussion headaches
• Neck pain or stiffness that started with the head injury
• Dizziness or balance issues
• Slow progress with other treatments

Schedule a concussion-focused evaluation at Fairwood Chiropractic in Renton to explore how we can support your recovery.