Functional Neurology for Concussion: Healing the Brain, Not Just the Symptoms
Concussions are often labeled “mild” traumatic brain injuries—but there’s nothing mild about ongoing dizziness, headaches, brain fog, emotional instability, or fatigue that lingers for weeks, months, or even years. At our clinic, we apply advanced functional neurology protocols to identify and rehabilitate the precise neurological dysfunctions caused by concussion.
We don’t guess—we test, map, and rebuild.
Concussion is a Functional Brain Injury
A concussion doesn’t always show up on MRI or CT scans. That’s because the damage is neurometabolic and functional—affecting how brain networks fire, communicate, and regulate. Most post-concussion symptoms stem from disrupted cortical, vestibular, oculomotor, and brainstem integration.
Functional neurology helps us uncover the specific circuits affected and develop customized neuro-rehabilitation strategies based on real-time brain function, not just symptom reports.
Our Diagnostic Approach: Brain-Based, Data-Driven
We use cutting-edge, non-invasive neurodiagnostics to pinpoint areas of dysfunction across the central nervous system. Your assessment may include:
- Video Oculography (VOG): Tracks micro eye movements to assess integrity of brainstem, cerebellum, and vestibular pathways—often affected in even “mild” concussions.
- Computerized Vestibular & Balance Testing: Identifies vestibulo-ocular and vestibulo-spinal mismatches that contribute to dizziness, imbalance, motion sensitivity, and spatial disorientation.
- Quantitative EEG (qEEG): Detects dysregulated cortical activity, including alpha-theta imbalances, slowing, or hyperconnectivity in networks tied to cognition, mood, and focus.
- Autonomic Nervous System Testing: Concussions often trigger dysautonomia—we test heart rate variability (HRV), baroreflex function, and sympathetic-parasympathetic balance.
- Neurocognitive Testing: Measures processing speed, attention, memory, and reaction time to objectify the impact of injury and track improvement.
Targeted Concussion Rehab: Rewire. Rebuild. Recover.
No two concussions are the same, which is why our treatments are 100% personalized and brain-targeted. Based on your functional neurology profile, care may include:
- Vestibular & Oculomotor Rehabilitation: We retrain the brain’s balance and gaze stabilization systems, reducing dizziness, visual strain, and motion sensitivity.
- Cervical-Proprioceptive Therapy: Head and neck trauma often disrupts proprioceptive input to the brainstem. We address cervicogenic headaches, dizziness, and sensory mismatch at the source.
- Neuroplasticity-Based Brain Activation: Targeted stimulation of underactive cortical or subcortical regions using laser therapy, vibration, coordinated eye movements, or interactive metronome training to restore timing and synchronization.
- Neuro-metabolic Optimization: We support the brain’s healing with functional nutrition, mitochondrial support, and anti-inflammatory strategies, reducing post-concussive symptoms at the cellular level.
- Autonomic Regulation Therapy: Addresses post-concussive POTS, fatigue, and anxiety via vagus nerve stimulation, breathing retraining, and sensory-motor recalibration.
Why Functional Neurology for Concussion?
Traditional care often ends when your MRI is “normal” and your symptoms are not. Functional neurology bridges the gap between structure and function, using objective diagnostics and individualized rehab to:
- Restore healthy brain network activity
- Improve cognitive clarity and emotional stability
- Rebuild balance, coordination, and reaction time
- Address hidden vestibular or autonomic dysfunction
- Prevent long-term post-concussion syndrome
Whether you’re days or years post-injury, neuroplasticity gives us a window for recovery.
Get Answers. Get Real Recovery.
If you’ve been told to “just rest” or “wait it out,” and you’re still struggling, it’s time for a more precise, personalized, and proactive approach to brain health.
Schedule an evaluation with our team to learn more.