Concussion Treatment in Winnipeg

CONCUSSION RECOVERY SHOULDN'T TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE

If you've had a concussion, you know the aftermath can be just as difficult as the initial injury. Maybe you're dealing with persistent headaches, dizziness, trouble concentrating, or sensitivity to light and sound. You might have been told to "just rest" and wait it out—but weeks or months later, you're still not back to normal.

The frustration is real. You want to get back to work, back to your activities, back to feeling like yourself. But post-concussion symptoms keep holding you back, and no one seems to have a clear plan for actually fixing the problem.

Concussion Recovery Is About More Than Your Brain

A concussion is brain trauma—but it doesn't just affect your brain. The impact that caused your concussion also affects your neck, your skull alignment, your eyes, your balance systems, and your entire skeletal structure. When these systems aren't functioning properly, they keep your nervous system in a state of dysfunction that prevents full healing.

Post-concussion symptoms can include:

Persistent headaches and migraines
Dizziness and balance problems
Visual disturbances and light sensitivity
Difficulty concentrating or brain fog
Neck pain and tension
Sleep disruption
Sensitivity to noise
Mood changes and irritability

Most conventional concussion care focuses on rest and gradual return to activity. But if your neck is misaligned, your cranial bones are restricted, or your visual and balance systems aren't integrating properly, rest alone won't resolve these structural issues.

Post-Concussion Symptoms I Treat:

Persistent headaches and migraines
Dizziness and vertigo
Balance and coordination problems
Visual disturbances
Neck pain and stiffness
Difficulty concentrating
Light and sound sensitivity
Sleep problems

Comprehensive Concussion Treatment That Addresses the Whole System

Osteopathic treatment for concussion recovery takes a whole-body approach. Your osteopathic manual practitioner will assess your neck, brain, eyes, balance, and skeletal alignment¹⁻³ to identify and treat the structural effects of your concussion.

Research shows that osteopathy is effective in managing post-concussion symptoms, including headaches, and can improve outcomes compared to conventional methods alone.³

Here's what comprehensive concussion treatment looks like:

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Complete Post-Concussion Assessment

We’ll evaluate your neck alignment, cranial restrictions, visual tracking, balance systems, and how your whole body is compensating for the injury. This comprehensive approach identifies all the factors preventing your full recovery.

Targeted Structural Treatment

Using gentle manual techniques, osteopathy addresses restrictions in your skull, neck, and spine that may be contributing to ongoing symptoms. I’ll also work to restore proper function to your visual and vestibular (balance) systems

Nervous System Support

Concussions disrupt your nervous system. Treatment helps calm your overactive stress response and restore healthy nervous system function, which is essential for healing.

Lasting Results

By treating your whole body and removing the restrictions causing your jaw problems, you get relief that lasts—not just temporary fixes that wear off.

Balance Treatment Approach

Treatment Includes

✓ Comprehensive assessment of head, neck, eyes, and balance
✓ Gentle cranial and cervical (neck) treatment
✓ Visual and vestibular system evaluation and care
✓ Whole-body skeletal alignment
✓ Nervous system regulation techniques
✓ Coordination with your medical team when needed

Studies demonstrate that osteopathic care effectively manages headaches associated with post-concussion syndrome² and can provide a better road to recovery compared to conventional methods alone.³

References:

Zwibel, H., Leder, A., Yao, S., & Finn, C. (2018). Concussion evaluation and management: an osteopathic perspective. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 118(10), 655-661.
Esterov, D., Thomas, A., & Weiss, K. (2021). Osteopathic manipulative medicine in the management of headaches associated with postconcussion syndrome. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 121(7), 651-656.
Eskandar, J. H. (2025). A Better Road to Recovery-Effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Compared to Conventional Methods on Post-Concussion Patients.

Get Back to Feeling Like Yourself

You don't have to accept ongoing symptoms as your "new normal." Concussion recovery is possible when you address all the systems affected by your injury—not just wait and hope things improve on their own.

Get the comprehensive assessment and treatment that supports complete concussion recovery.