Concussions & Safe Return-to-Play
What Is A Concussion?
We describe a concussion as your nervous system getting over‑revved after a hit, fall, or whiplash. You can look normal on the outside, but inside, things feel off (headaches, foggy thinking, light or noise bothering you, dizziness, neck tightness, slower processing). A concussion is about function, not a visible “bruise” on a scan.
At Empower Sports Chiropractic, our job is simple: calm the system down, restore normal neck/upper‑back motion, and build you back to school, work, training, and sport safely.
Our Safe Return-to-Play Process
1) Assess
We’ll start with a thorough history and exam. We’ll check neck and upper-back motion, basic neuro screens, balance/eye movements, and how your symptoms respond to light movement. Our goal is to find what’s driving your symptoms, not just chase the headache.
2) Calm
We’ll then use gentle, precise chiropractic adjustments to restore normal joint motion. Adjustments help improve range of motion, blood flow, and pain while shifting your body from a fight-or-flight state to a more relaxed, parasympathetic state.
We often add craniosacral therapy (a light-touch massage technique) to settle the nervous system and improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. When muscles are guarding, targeted dry needling (trigger-point focused) can help reset overactive muscles and ease tension.
3) Rebuild
With our physical therapy team, we progress corrective exercise and a personalized rehab plan. No generic band sheets here. We use graduated, more dynamic movements that fit active people. If you need balance/eye‑head coordination work (vestibular), we’ll layer that in. The goal is steady capacity building without flare‑ups.
4) Return
We’ll help you step back into school/work first, then practice, then competition. You’ll have clear activity benchmarks, and we’ll only advance when you meet them without symptom spikes. If you’re part of a team, we can coordinate with coaches and ATCs, and we also provide on-site coverage for teams & events when needed.
Why Active People Choose Empower for Concussions & Safe Return-to-Play
Longer, 1:1 Sessions
More time for precise hands-on care, and a plan that actually fits how you live and train.
Elite Sports Experience
Our D1-level experience shows up in how we process Return‑to‑Play for real sport demands
Integrated Care Under One Roof
Sports chiropractic + physical therapy + massage therapy, all in one place.
Ready To Return Confidently And Safely?
Concussions are stressful, but with the right plan, you can recover well and get back to what you love. We’ll calm the nervous system, restore normal movement, and walk you step‑by‑step back to class, practice, and game day.
