The Program
Short Term, Intensive Care
This program is designed to be direct and purposeful. Instead of long treatment plans that stretch on for months without clear direction, care is delivered in a short, focused period over one week. Each visit has a clear intention, and progress is reassessed along the way. The aim is to identify what matters most, address it, and move forward efficiently. Every concussion is different. There is no one approach that works for everyone. Care is tailored to the individual, their history, and how their body responds. The goal is not to keep people in care, but to help them get back to living their lives. In simple terms, this is a come in, do the work, and move on model.
The Focus
This program often involves: Careful assessment of the head, neck, and upper cervical spine. It is hands-on manual therapy directed at cranial and cervical structures, and addressing areas of restriction or tension that may be interfering with normal neurological function. A key part of this process involves Cranial Movement Therapy, which is used to assess and influence subtle motion and tension patterns within the cranium and upper cervical region.
The Key Difference
Most standard concussion care focuses on symptom management or exercise-based rehabilitation such as vestibular therapy, balance work, or eye movement exercises. These approaches can be helpful and are often appropriate, especially early on. This program takes a different angle. Care is primarily hands-on and centers on the upper cervical spine and the cranial system. The focus is on how the head and neck are functioning together and how that may be influencing ongoing symptoms, rather than relying primarily on generalized rehab protocols. This approach is often most relevant for people whose symptoms persist despite having already completed or attempted standard concussion rehabilitation.
The Science Behind the Approach
The Glymphatic System
The glymphatic system is the brain’s natural waste-clearance system. It plays an important role in maintaining brain health by helping move cerebrospinal fluid and clear metabolic byproducts from the brain.
Why it Matters?
After a concussion, this system may not function as efficiently as it should. Restrictions in the cranial or upper cervical region can potentially influence cerebrospinal fluid movement and how effectively the brain is able to regulate and recover.
The Role of CCRP
A core focus of this program is supporting normal function of the head and upper neck with the intention of positively influencing cerebrospinal fluid dynamics and glymphatic flow. The goal is not to chase symptoms, but to address factors that may be getting in the way of the brain’s ability to do what it is designed to do.
Acute vs. Chronic Concussion
Acute Concussion
An acute concussion refers to the early healing phase, typically within the first three weeks after injury. During this time, the brain is actively recovering, and most individuals improve with rest, activity modification, and standard medical guidance.
This is not the stage where the Chronic Concussion Recovery Program is applied. In the acute phase, the priority is allowing the brain to heal naturally without unnecessary intervention.
Chronic Concussion
A concussion is considered chronic when symptoms persist beyond three weeks, sometimes lasting months or even years. At this stage, the injury itself may have healed, but the brain has not fully recovered or reset properly.
This is where the Chronic Concussion Recovery Program comes in. The program is designed for individuals whose recovery has stalled and focuses on addressing underlying factors that may be preventing proper neurological healing, helping the brain move forward out of the chronic phase.
