Concussion Treatment Saanichton | Saanichton Chiropractic

Concussion Assessment & Treatment in Saanichton

Most people recover fully from a concussion, but how you manage the first days and weeks makes a real difference. Our athletic therapist and sports chiropractor follow current international concussion guidelines to assess your symptoms, guide a safe return to school, work and sport, and treat the neck problems and headaches that often come with a head injury.

Concussions don’t only happen in sport. We see them after falls, car crashes and everyday bumps to the head.

Common concussion symptoms

Headache or pressure in the head

Dizziness, balance problems or nausea

Feeling foggy, slowed down or having trouble concentrating

Sensitivity to light or noise

Neck pain and stiffness

Fatigue, trouble sleeping, or feeling more irritable or emotional than usual

Symptoms can appear right away or develop over the following 24 to 48 hours.

How we help

60-minute concussion assessment covering symptoms, balance, eye movement and cognitive screening, plus a neck exam.
A step-by-step recovery plan for return to learn, return to work and return to sport, adjusted to how your symptoms respond.
Neck and headache treatment: whiplash-type neck injuries often happen alongside a concussion and can keep headaches and dizziness going. See neck pain and headaches.
Guided exercise: light, symptom-limited aerobic exercise is part of current best practice and can speed recovery.
Return-to-play clearance support for athletes, coordinated with your doctor. Our athletic therapists work with youth and competitive athletes.

Go to emergency if you notice

Call 911 or go to the emergency department right away for a headache that gets much worse, repeated vomiting, a seizure, increasing confusion or drowsiness, weakness or numbness in the arms or legs, slurred speech, unequal pupils, or if the person was knocked out. These can be signs of a more serious brain injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I rest completely after a concussion?

No. Current guidelines recommend a short period of relative rest, about 24 to 48 hours, then a gradual return to light activity as long as symptoms don’t get significantly worse. Strict rest in a dark room for days is no longer recommended.

How long does concussion recovery take?

Most adults feel better within two to four weeks, and children and teens can take a little longer. If symptoms last beyond four weeks, a structured treatment plan becomes even more important.

When can I return to sport?

Only after you’re back at school or work without symptoms and have completed a stepwise return-to-sport progression without symptoms returning. Contact sport needs medical clearance first.