Post-Concussion Care: Restoring Balance Through Upper Cervical Chiropractic
If you’ve experienced a concussion — whether from a car accident, sports injury, or even a simple fall — you probably know how long the effects can linger.
Brain fog, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, and poor balance are common symptoms that sometimes persist long after the initial impact.
Suffered a concussion in San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Oceanside, San Marcos, or Vista?
No matter where you are located in San Diego County, we have your post-concussive care needs.
At Upper Cervical Chiropractic Encinitas, we specialize in helping patients recover from these post-concussive symptoms through gentle, neurologically focused care — starting with the upper cervical spine and objective balance testing using our BTrackS Balance Board system.
⚡ Why Concussion Symptoms Linger
A concussion doesn’t just affect the brain — it also affects the neck and the way your brain communicates with your body.
Even a mild head injury can cause subtle misalignments in the upper cervical spine (the atlas and axis vertebrae), which play a crucial role in:
Blood flow to the brain
Nerve communication through the brainstem
Eye, ear, and balance coordination
When this area is off, it can keep your nervous system in a state of tension and confusion — like a GPS trying to navigate with poor signal. This can lead to:
Persistent dizziness or lightheadedness
Difficulty concentrating or “brain fog”
Neck pain or stiffness
Visual strain
Fatigue and mood changes
🎯 How Upper Cervical Chiropractic Helps After a Concussion
Upper Cervical Chiropractic care focuses on restoring normal alignment and function to the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) — the top two bones of the neck that directly influence brainstem function and balance control.
At Upper Cervical Chiropractic Encinitas, we use:
3D CBCT imaging for precise visualization of your upper cervical alignment
Gentle, non-twisting adjustments to restore balance without aggravating the neck
Postural and balance testing to measure progress objectively
When the neck and nervous system are working together again, many patients experience improvements in focus, stability, and energy — often describing a feeling of “clear-headedness” returning.
⚖️ Measuring Recovery With the BTrackS Balance Board
Balance is one of the most sensitive indicators of brain and nervous system function after a concussion.
That’s why we use the BTrackS Balance Board, a clinically validated system that quantifies postural sway and balance performance.
We use BTrackS both before and after care to measure changes in stability, allowing us to track real neurological improvements over time. This provides an objective way to see how your nervous system is rebalancing as your upper cervical alignment improves.
🧩 The Bigger Picture: Healing From the Top Down
Post-concussion recovery isn’t just about treating symptoms — it’s about helping your body and brain reconnect efficiently again.
By restoring balance at the top of the spine, upper cervical chiropractic care supports better blood flow, brain-body communication, and coordination — helping your recovery move forward naturally.
🌿 If You’re Still Feeling “Off” After a Concussion
If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you still don’t feel right — dizzy, foggy, or unsteady — the missing link could be in your upper neck.
We’d love to help you get answers and see measurable progress through precise upper cervical imaging and BTrackS balance testing.
👉 Schedule a post-concussion evaluation today at Upper Cervical Chiropractic Encinitas
