Concussion Recovery: How Elite Physio Can Help with Dizziness, Headaches & Neck Pain
If you’ve recently had a concussion and you’re still feeling dizzy, foggy, or sore, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to wait it out.
At Elite Physiotherapy Mackay, we help people recover faster and more completely from concussions using a detailed, individualised approach that goes beyond just rest and time.
🎯 What We Treat Post-Concussion at Elite Physio
Concussions affect more than just the brain — and the symptoms can linger far beyond the initial injury. We commonly see patients experiencing:
- Ongoing headaches
- Dizziness or imbalance
- Neck pain or stiffness
- Difficulty concentrating or “brain fog”
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Feeling “not quite right”
Often, these symptoms are driven by underlying issues in the neck, vestibular system (inner ear), and nervous system — all of which we can assess and treat effectively.
💡 How Elite Physiotherapy Helps You Recover From Concussion
We don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. Your symptoms are unique, so your recovery plan should be too. At Elite Physio Mackay, we focus on:
✅ 1. Neck Assessment & Treatment
The neck is often injured during a concussion, especially if the impact involved whiplash or sudden force. Stiff joints and tight muscles in the neck can be major contributors to:
- Persistent headaches
- Dizziness
- Visual disturbances
- General discomfort
We use hands-on therapy, gentle mobility work, and retraining exercises to restore normal neck function and reduce symptoms.
✅ 2. Vestibular (Balance) Rehabilitation
If you’re feeling dizzy, off-balance, or disoriented, your vestibular system may not be working properly post-concussion.
We provide vestibular physiotherapy to help re-train the brain and body to process movement and sensory input correctly — so you can regain your balance, clarity, and confidence.
✅ 3. Graded Return to Work, Study, or Sport
We guide you through a safe and structured plan to return to your daily activities. Whether you’re a student, athlete, or working professional, our approach helps you build back up without triggering symptoms.
This includes tailored advice around screen time, concentration tasks, physical activity, and energy management.
⏱ Why Getting Help Early Matters
Many people are told to just rest after a concussion — but when symptoms linger, that’s not enough.
Early, targeted physiotherapy can:
- Prevent long-term complications
- Reduce headaches and neck pain
- Improve balance and coordination
- Get you back to feeling like yourself again — faster
🧠 Concussion Recovery is What We Do
At Elite Physiotherapy Mackay, we specialise in helping people who are stuck in the “not-quite-right” phase after a concussion.
We don’t just treat the symptoms — we dig deeper to find and fix the root cause of your ongoing issues, whether that’s in the neck, vestibular system, or nervous system.
You don’t need to live in a fog, manage your headaches alone, or avoid movement out of fear. With the right approach, recovery is not only possible — it can happen faster than you think.
📅 Ready to recover properly from your concussion?
Book your assessment today at elitephysio.com.au
