A concussion can really put your life on hold. Even if your symptoms are relatively mild, your concussion recovery can still take you out of action for weeks. If you try to return to your normal routine too soon, it can end up making things worse. For example, if you return to sports too early, it increases the risk for another concussion and potentially fatal brain injury.
In addition, concussions sometimes lead to complications like post-concussion syndrome. It can involve symptoms that continue for months after your concussion, such as:
- Post-traumatic headache
- Sleep issues
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Mental health disorders
- Difficulty concentrating
- Fatigue
Concussion management helps you avoid or manage those issues. While it’s important to rest immediately following a concussion (for the first 24-48 hours), studies show that guided physical activity and treatment helps reduce symptoms, improve brain function, solve blood flow issues, and repair injured tissue.