If you have ever experienced a concussion, you know that “getting better” isn’t always easy. Maybe you were told to rest and "give it time," but weeks or even months later, you are still struggling with headaches, brain fog, or feeling like your body just isn’t quite right.
If so, you are not alone. Post-concussion symptoms can linger long after the initial injury has healed. While conventional care focuses on rest and gradual return to activity, you may find you need extra support to help your brain and nervous system truly recover.
That’s where acupuncture can help by restoring balance to your body, reducing inflammation, and calming the overstimulated nervous system that often follows a head injury.
How Concussions Affect the Brain and Body
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that disrupts normal brain function. Even a “minor” concussion can cause microscopic inflammation, changes in blood flow, and temporary chemical imbalances in the brain.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, this type of injury disturbs the flow of Qi and Blood to the head, which can manifest as dizziness, headaches, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, or fatigue.
When the brain is under this kind of stress, the entire body can feel out of sync: emotionally, mentally, and physically.
How Acupuncture Supports Concussion Recovery
Acupuncture works by stimulating the body’s innate healing response. When hair-thin needles are placed in specific points, they trigger the release of natural neurochemicals, promote circulation, and help regulate the autonomic nervous system. Modern research supports what TCM has known for centuries: acupuncture affects the brain in measurable ways.
Here’s how acupuncture can help after a concussion:
Improves blood flow and oxygenation to your brain, which supports cell repair
Reduces pain and inflammation, relieving headaches and neck tension
Calms the sympathetic nervous system, which is often elevated after an injury
Supports better sleep and mood, helping the brain recharge
Increases focus and clarity, aiding cognitive recovery
Patients often describe acupuncture as deeply relaxing — a sense of calm that allows their body to finally “exhale” after being on edge for so long.
While no single therapy can “cure” a concussion, acupuncture is shown to have a positive effect on patient outcomes.
Healing Your Brain Naturally
Your brain has an incredible capacity to heal and acupuncture can help at any stage after a concussion, especially if you are experiencing persistent headaches, dizziness, light sensitivity, difficulty concentrating or memory issues, fatigue, insomnia, or anxiety. These symptoms are signals that your brain and nervous system need gentle, restorative care.
If you’re still feeling the effects of a concussion, it’s not “just in your head.” Healing takes both time and the right kind of support.
You don’t have to push through the fog alone
Reach out today to our team and discover how acupuncture can help your brain and body feel clear, calm, and whole again.