
CONCUSSIONFIX - AN EVIDENCE-BASED, WHOLE-BODY APPROACH
RESEARCH
The Concussion Fix is a virtual, science-backed rehabilitation program designed to help people recover from Persistent Concussion Symptoms (PCS)—those that last beyond the typical recovery window of a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Rooted in neuroscience and behavioral medicine, this program empowers patients to take back control through education, lifestyle changes, and guided rehab, all supported by the latest research
Why Symptoms Persist
While concussions start as a short-term energy deficit in the brain (1,2), most people recover within 4–6 weeks (3–5). About 70% fully recover in that time frame (6,7). But for the 30% who don’t, it’s not because their brain hasn’t healed—it’s because of treatable dysfunctions in other systems of the body (8).
PCS isn’t about ongoing brain damage. It's about the ripple effects a concussion has on multiple body systems, including:
The Five Root Causes of PCS (And How We Address Them)
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What goes wrong:
Poor blood flow control in the brain (9,10)
Reduced heart rate variability and ability to adapt to stress (11,12)
Orthostatic intolerance (feeling dizzy or faint when standing) (81)
What helps:
Sub-symptom aerobic exercise (13–17)
Vagus nerve stimulation techniques (81)
Addressing POTS and Dysautonomia
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What goes wrong:
Chronic inflammation in the brain (18–23)
Disruption of the gut-brain connection and blood-brain barrier
Hormonal imbalances, including HPA-axis dysfunction (24–26, 83)
What helps:
Anti-inflammatory diet (27–32)
Targeted supplements where appropriate (30–33)
Better sleep to reduce stress and inflammation (35–39)
Balancing Hormones
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What goes wrong:
Issues like BPPV, convergence insufficiency, visual motion sensitivity (40–44)
Problems with balance and gaze stabilization (45,46)
What helps:
Vestibular exercises for balance and dizziness (47–49, 84)
Vision exercises
Multisensory training integration
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What goes wrong:
Every concussion also involves some degree of neck strain or whiplash, which can mimic or worsen concussion symptoms (52–56).What helps:
Manual therapy (massage, joint mobilization) (54,55)
Proprioceptive training (to improve awareness of head and neck position) (57–60)
Combining vestibular and neck rehab to speed recovery (85)
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What goes wrong:
PCS is often worsened by untreated anxiety, depression, PTSD, and maladaptive beliefs about symptoms (61–69)
What helps:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70–74)
Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) for stress, mood, and fatigue (75–79)
Psychoeducation to reduce fear and build resilience
Why The Concussion Fix Works.
We don’t chase symptoms—we treat the systems. Our program delivers:
A stepwise, science-based structure that tackles the root causes of PCS
Self-paced modules with exercises and screening tools
Regular updates aligned with current research
A supportive community and guidance from experienced clinicians and researchers
Over 4,000 people have used The Concussion Fix to get back to work, school, parenting, and life. Many had “tried everything” before this. On average, symptoms drop by 50% within the first 3 weeks, with full recovery often achieved in 3–6 months.
Recovery Is Possible!
Persistent symptoms after concussion are not a mystery or a life sentence. They’re signs of fixable imbalances in the body’s systems. The Concussion Fix addresses these with clarity, compassion, and proven methods—so patients can stop spinning their wheels and finally move forward.
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