Concussion Therapy Kelowna

Your head hit the ice at MNP Place. Or maybe you took a hard fall on Knox Mountain. Now you’re dealing with headaches that won’t quit, rooms that spin when you stand up, and a brain that feels like it’s swimming through fog.

You’re not alone. And this isn’t something you just push through.

Practitioner performing gentle cranial and cervical manual therapy on patient during concussion treatment in Kelowna

What Happens After a Concussion

A concussion changes how your brain works. When your head moves fast in one direction and then stops suddenly, your brain bounces around inside your skull. This can stretch and damage brain cells, mess with brain chemistry, and leave you with symptoms that affect how you move, think, and feel.

Some people feel better in a week or two. Others deal with symptoms for months. The difference often comes down to getting the right help at the right time.

Why Your Symptoms Stick Around

Here’s what most people don’t know: concussion symptoms often come from more than just your brain.

That dizziness when you turn your head? That might be coming from your inner ear or neck muscles that got injured at the same time.

Those headaches that start at the base of your skull? Often related to neck tension and muscle problems that happened during the same impact.

The trouble focusing when you’re at work or reading? That can be linked to how well your eyes track together and how your visual system processes information.

This is why you can’t just wait it out. Your body needs specific help to fix these specific problems.

Practitioner applying cervical and cranial manual therapy to support concussion recovery in Kelowna clinic

How Concussion Therapy Actually Works

At Pro Motion Clinic, we don’t treat concussions with a one-size-fits-all plan. We look at what’s actually causing your symptoms and build a treatment plan around that.

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Assessment and Testing

Your first visit starts with a detailed look at what’s going on. We check your balance, test how your eyes move, look at your neck, and see how your body responds to different movements and activities.

If you play sports or have a physical job, we might do baseline testing to understand where you were before the injury. This gives us a clear target for getting you back to where you need to be.

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Vestibular Rehabilitation

When your balance system gets knocked out of whack, simple things like walking through a busy grocery store or playing with your kids at City Park can feel overwhelming. Vestibular therapy retrains your inner ear and brain to work together again.

We use specific exercises that challenge your balance in controlled ways. At first, these might make you feel a bit worse. That’s normal. We’re pushing your system just enough to help it adapt and improve, but not so much that we set you back.

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Manual Therapy for Neck and Head Pain

A lot of concussion headaches start in the neck. The same force that injured your brain often damages the muscles, joints, and nerves in your upper neck.

Manual therapy – hands-on treatment from our Physiotherapists and Chiropractors – can help reduce this pain and improve how your neck moves. When your neck feels better, your headaches often improve too.

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Visual and Coordination Training

Your eyes might be working harder than they should after a concussion. This can cause headaches, trouble reading, and problems with depth perception.

We use exercises that help your eyes work together better and improve how your brain processes what you see. These might include tracking exercises, focusing drills, and coordination work that connects your vision with your movement.

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Exercise Therapy

Rest is important right after a concussion. But after a few days, the right kind of activity actually helps your brain heal faster.

We start with light exercise that doesn’t make your symptoms worse. As you get stronger, we slowly increase what you do. This might mean riding a stationary bike for five minutes to start, then building up from there.

The goal is to find your sweet spot – enough activity to help your brain recover, but not so much that you crash afterward.

Getting Back to Your Life

Recovery isn’t just about feeling better. It’s about getting back to doing what matters to you – whether that’s playing hockey at MNP Place, working full days without your head pounding, or enjoying a sunny afternoon at Gyro Beach without feeling dizzy.

Return to Work and School

For many people, getting back to work or school is the first big test. We help you figure out what adjustments you might need – like shorter days at first, regular breaks, or temporary changes to your environment.

We can work with your employer or school to explain what’s happening and what you need to recover safely.

Return to Sport and Physical Activity

If you’re an athlete, you’re probably itching to get back in the game. We get it. But rushing back too soon can set you way back or lead to another concussion when your brain hasn’t fully healed.

We follow a step-by-step return to sport protocol. You only move to the next level when you can handle the current one without symptoms getting worse. This might feel slow, but it’s the safest way to get back to playing at your best.

Why Location Matters

Pro Motion Clinic sits right in Pandosy Village at #202-3030 Pandosy Street. You can walk here from the Pandosy Waterfront Park. Parking is easy. The building is modern and you’ll find us on the second floor.

We’re close to Kelowna General Hospital, which makes it convenient if you need to coordinate care between different providers. And if you’re coming from other parts of the city – whether you’re in Glenmore, Lower/Upper Mission, Lakeshore, West Kelowna, Downtown, McKinley, Lake Country, or anywhere in between – we’re easy to get to.

Pro Motion Clinic practitioner performing neck and suboccipital therapy for concussion treatment in Kelowna

What Makes Our Approach Different

Pro Motion Clinic was founded with a focus on working with professional and Olympic athletes. That high-performance background shapes how we treat everyone who walks through our door.

We’re not just trying to get you symptom-free. We’re working to get you performing at your best again – whatever that means for your life.

Our team includes Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Registered Massage Therapists, and Kinesiologists. This means you get different perspectives and different treatment approaches, all working together under one roof.

We use tools like Shockwave Therapy when it can help. We do movement screens to find weak points that might slow your recovery. We look at the whole picture.

Common Questions About Concussion Treatment

How long does recovery take?

Most people see major improvement in 4-6 weeks with proper treatment. Some recover faster. Others take longer, especially if symptoms have been around for months before starting therapy.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book directly with us. If you have extended health benefits or ICBC coverage, we can direct bill for many services.

How often will I need to come in?

Usually 1-2 times per week to start. As you improve, we space appointments out. The total number of visits depends on your symptoms and how you respond to treatment.

Can I exercise at all?

Yes, but the right kind and the right amount. We’ll help you figure out what you can do safely and build from there.

What if I had a concussion months ago?

It’s not too late to get help. Many people with post-concussion syndrome see significant improvement with the right treatment, even if symptoms have stuck around for a long time.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Come prepared to talk about your injury – when it happened, what you hit, what symptoms you’ve had since. Wear comfortable clothes in case we need to do movement tests or exercises.

Your first appointment usually takes about an hour. We’ll ask questions, do an assessment, explain what we find, and start mapping out a treatment plan.

You might do some treatment the same day, or we might schedule your first treatment session for the next visit. It depends on what you need and how you’re feeling.

Moving Forward

Living with concussion symptoms is exhausting. Your head hurts. You’re tired. You can’t do the things you used to do. And people who haven’t been through it don’t always understand why you can’t just power through.

But here’s the thing: with the right help, most people get significantly better. Your brain has an amazing ability to heal and adapt. Our job is to create the conditions where that healing can happen as fast and completely as possible.

Ready to Start?

Pro Motion Clinic is at #202-3030 Pandosy Street in Kelowna. Call us at (236) 420-0660 to book your initial assessment. You can also book online through our website at promotionclinic.com.

We see patients Monday through Saturday. We accept ICBC claims with direct billing, and we work with most extended health insurance plans.

Your recovery matters. Let’s get you back to doing what you love.

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