Conditions we treat
Concussion Recovery in Surrey, BC
Concussion recovery isn't weeks in a dark room anymore — guided, gradual return to activity is now the standard, and physiotherapy plays a real role.
What it feels like
- Headaches, dizziness or brain fog
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Neck pain and trouble concentrating
- Fatigue, and symptoms that flare with too much activity
Why it happens
A concussion is a brain injury from a blow or jolt — sport, a fall, or a car accident. The neck and the balance (vestibular) systems are so often involved that they're now considered part of concussion care, not separate to it.
How we can help
Concussion care today is active and guided. After assessing your symptoms — including the neck and balance systems — your practitioner builds a gradual, personalized return-to-activity plan and adjusts it as you recover. We watch for red flags and coordinate with your doctor when needed. For accident-related concussions, treatment is covered and billed to ICBC.
Common questions
When can I go back to screens, work or school after a concussion?
It is guided by how your symptoms respond to activity rather than by a set number of days. The usual approach is a staged return where you add a little at a time and hold if symptoms flare. We track that with you visit to visit — and if symptoms are worsening rather than gradually settling, that is a reason for medical review.
Do I need to rest in a dark room until it passes?
Guidance has moved away from prolonged complete rest. A short initial period of relative rest, followed by gentle symptom-guided activity, is generally better tolerated than shutting everything down for weeks. Your plan is built around what your symptoms actually allow.