Brain Health and Head Injury Recovery Blog

Post-Concussion Menstrual Cycle Changes? You’re Not Alone

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Brain Injury and Exercise: How Cardio Intervals Help Patients Recover

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

If you’ve been struggling with lingering symptoms after a brain injury and even a mild jog is enough to trigger misery, then you might flinch at the idea of high-intensity interval training as a recovery method. But there is a way to exercise while...

Can a Chiropractor Help with Post-Concussion Syndrome?

Andy Clower, ATC

If you have post-concussion syndrome (PCS), then you likely know how difficult it is to get an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment. Many medical doctors don’t have the resources to treat PCS effectively, or they rely exclusively on...

Post-Concussion Syndrome Neck Pain: Causes & Treatment Options

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Many people have neck pain after a concussion or whiplash injury. It may show up immediately after your injury or weeks to months afterward. That pain may involve stiffness, tension, sharp pain, and pain associated with certain movements or...

Why Post-Concussion Syndrome Causes Tingling Hands (And What to Do)

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Tingling hands following a concussion (mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI) might sound relatively minor, but for anyone who’s had the misfortune to experience this symptom, it can be painful, puzzling, and disruptive to daily activities.

Post-Concussion Syndrome Car Accident Settlements: How They Work, Mistakes to Avoid, and Insights from Real Cases

Barbara Porter

Receiving a concussion (a mild type of traumatic brain injury) in a car accident can be an extremely traumatic experience, regardless of whether you were at fault.

37 Symptoms of Old Head Injury and How to Treat Them

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Any head injury — including concussion — can cause symptoms that last for years after the injury. Up to 30% of post-concussion patients experience symptoms beyond the expected three-month recovery window. Other types of brain injury, such as severe...

Which Type of Head Injury Doctor to See for Your Concussion or TBI

Dr. Alina Fong Ph. D.

The type of head injury doctor you need to see depends on the type of injury you’ve experienced and how long ago the injury occurred. Doctors who excel at concussion treatment, for example, are often not the doctors you would see for a skull...

What to Expect for Concussion, Severe TBI, and ‘Non-Traumatic’ Hypoxic Brain Injury Recovery

Dr. Alina Fong Ph. D.

Brain injury recovery is hard. The severity of your injury, which parts of your brain were affected, and how they were affected, all factor into things such as how much you can recover and how long it will take.

Feeling Cold, Hot, or Fevered After a Head Injury: Why It Happens and What You Can Do

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

If you’ve experienced a concussion or traumatic brain injury, you may already know that a bewildering array of symptoms can occur days, months, and even years after the injury.

Why Concussion Can Lead to Blood Pressure Changes and POTS

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion (mild traumatic brain injury or mTBI), and other head trauma can cause high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and other circulatory system changes. Head injury may lead to dysfunction in the...

How to Reverse Chemo Brain: Treatment for Cognitive Symptoms after Cancer

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

The fight with cancer is difficult enough, so it’s understandable if you’re frustrated and confused by the cognitive symptoms that can crop up after chemotherapy. Memory problems? Clouded thinking? Fatigue? No thanks!

Emotions, Memory, and More: The After Effects of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or Mini-Stroke)

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Here’s something you probably won’t hear in the emergency room: A transient ischemic attack (TIA, or mini-stroke) can have symptoms that last for months or years afterward. Many healthcare providers think these symptoms are rare or at least short...

Neurofeedback for Post-Concussion Syndrome: Separating Myth from Fact

Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

Neurofeedback is a confusing topic for patients to decipher on their own. Many clinics use big words and brief explanations, and they claim that neurofeedback can cure any number of conditions, from ADHD to post-concussion syndrome.

Nutrition for Post-Concussion Syndrome: How to Plan for Recovery

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

What you eat affects your health, whether you’ve sustained a traumatic brain injury or are in perfect health. But nutrition is especially important after a brain injury. Diet can be the difference between your brain getting “just enough to squeak...

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Hormone Imbalance (Including After Head Injury)

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

At our post-concussion treatment clinic, patients sometimes present with short- or long-term hormone dysfunction after brain injury. While we don’t treat hormonal imbalance at our clinic, we often make referrals for it and communicate with our...

How a Brain Injury Can Cause Hormone Dysregulation (And What to Do About It)

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Low energy, difficulty concentrating, brain fog, anxiety, depression, memory problems...

The Patient’s Guide to Post-Concussion Autonomic Dysfunction (Dysautonomia)

Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Persistent symptoms after a head injury (post-concussion syndrome) can be confusing. They don’t always seem like problems an injured brain should cause. Symptoms like memory problems, trouble reading, or light sensitivity make sense; your brain is...

Living with Post Concussion Syndrome: How 7 Patients Found Hope for Recovery

Dr. Alina Fong Ph. D.

“It’s like there’s molasses in my brain.”

Concussions Can Result in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Learn Why and What Can Help

Dr. Diane Spangler Ph. D.

Anxiety. Depression. Irritability. Dramatic mood swings. Difficulty sleeping and concentrating.