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    Proven Results Improvement in 77% of Participants

    Published peer-reviewed research shows that Cognitive FX treatment leads to meaningful symptom reduction in post-concussion symptoms for 77% of study participants. Cognitive FX is the only PCS clinic with third-party validated treatment outcomes.

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    Quiz Test

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    Updated on 11 December, 2025
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    Medically Reviewed by

    Dr. Alina Fong

    What Type of Post-Concussion Headache Do You Have?

    Take this 2-minute assessment to identify your headache pattern

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    Understand Your Post-Concussion Headaches

    Post-concussion headaches are complex and often feel different from regular headaches. This assessment will help you identify:

    • Your likely headache type based on location and symptoms
    • What's causing your specific headaches
    • Whether your headaches may respond to treatment

    ⏱️ Takes about 2 minutes

    How long have you been experiencing headaches since your head injury?

    This helps us understand if you're in the acute phase or dealing with persistent symptoms.

    Less than 2 weeks
    2 to 6 weeks
    6 weeks to 3 months
    More than 3 months
    Years since my injury

    Where do you typically feel your headaches?

    Select all areas that apply. You can select multiple locations.

    Top/Forehead Temples Eyes Sinuses Back of head Neck
    Top of head / Forehead
    Temples (sides of head)
    Behind or around the eyes
    Sinuses / Cheekbones / Bridge of nose
    Back of head
    Neck (spreading upward)

    How would you describe the sensation of your headaches?

    Select the description that best matches your typical experience.

    Pressure or tightness, like a band around my head or my head is being squeezed
    Pressure like my head is a balloon being blown up
    Sharp, stabbing, or pulsing pain, usually on one side
    Pulling or tension starting in my neck and moving up
    Deep pressure in my face/sinuses that doesn't change with allergies
    It varies, sometimes moving to different locations

    What makes your headaches worse?

    Select all that apply.

    Physical exercise or exertion
    Mental tasks (reading, working, concentrating)
    Screen time (computer, phone, TV)
    Bright lights or sunlight
    Loud noises or busy environments
    Stress or anxiety
    Poor sleep or fatigue
    Neck movement or certain positions

    Do you experience any of these along with your headaches?

    Select all that apply.

    Vision problems (blurry, double, focusing issues)
    Visual aura (spots, flashes, zig-zags before headache)
    Nausea or vomiting
    Dizziness or balance issues
    Neck pain or stiffness
    Jaw tension or teeth grinding
    Extreme fatigue or brain fog
    Light sensitivity during headache

    On your worst days, how would you rate your headache intensity?

    Drag the slider to indicate your typical worst headache.

    Mild discomfort Severe/Debilitating
    5 / 10
    Moderate - noticeably affects daily activities

    Your Headache Assessment Results

    Based on your responses, here's what we found:

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    Your Headaches May Require Specialized Treatment

    Based on your symptom duration and intensity, your headaches are unlikely to resolve on their own. Treatment that addresses the root cause can provide lasting relief.

    Ready to Treat the Root Cause of Your Headaches?

    At Cognitive FX, we use advanced brain imaging to identify exactly what's causing your headaches, then create a personalized treatment plan to address it.

    Schedule Your Free Consultation

    30-minute call with a specialist. No obligation.

    95%
    Brain function restoration
    60%
    Symptom improvement in 1 week
    77%
    Meaningful recovery (peer-reviewed)
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    About the author

    Lynn Gaufin

    Dr. Lynn Gaufin graduated from the University of Utah and then attended medical school at Cornell University in New York City. After medical school he join the Army and was a surgeon in the military before finishing his Neurological Residency at University of California Los Angeles. Dr. Gaufin specializes in cervical and lumbar spine surgery, brain tumors, brain hemorrhages, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Gaufin is one of the emergency trauma neurosurgeons on call at Utah Valley Hospital. Before he began his practice in Utah he saw a significant amount of traumatic brain injuries during his career in the Army and his residency in Los Angeles. As a surgeon who treats individuals who suffer from mild to severe traumatic brain injuries he recognized a problem in the post operative rehabilitation. Individuals who suffered severe trauma would be admitted into speciality facilities where they would receive months of care. But patients who had a more mild trauma would be released and would largely be on their own when it came to restoring their cognitive function. That problem is what lead Dr. Gaufin to team up with Dr. Fong and Dr. Allen in the creation of Cognitive FX. Cognitive FX was able to take the research that Dr. Fong and Dr. Allen started in their Phd programs and bring it into the clinical environment.

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