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NEW Concussion Treatment and PCS Post Concussion Syndrome

  • Writer: MSK Team
    MSK Team
  • Jan 21
  • 3 min read

Updated: May 14

New Approach Concussion Treatment (Auckland Christchurch) - PCS Treatment


NasalRX Concussion treatment new approach NZ
Nasal RX Concussion

Post Concussion Syndrome now has a new approach to treatment - Christchurch / Auckland - Rapid recovery can be achieved via NasalRX Procedure focusing on targetedstructural restoration - the procedure as a reboot effect on internal cranial systems including glymphatic waste removal and nutrient replenishment, cerebrospinal fluid and nerve pathways .


Severe PCS symptoms like head pressure, dizziness, headaches,blocked nasal breathing and even depression can persist (as a result of structural displacement) even when scans look normal. NasalRX is a breakthrough structural rapid change cranial-facial repositioning approach via Cranial Solutions NZ - changing the perspective on speed of recovery in Head conditions.


Why PCS can feel like a mix of sinus, brain fog and pressure

Post concussion symptoms are rarely just one symptom. Many people describe a cluster:

  • Head pressure or heaviness

  • Headaches or migraine type episodes

  • Dizziness, nausea, or motion sensitivity

  • Fatigue, brain fog, and poor stress tolerance

  • "Blocked sinuses" sensations without infection

  • Neck tightness and jaw tension

In mainstream medical approaches it is common to feel like you cannot get a straight answer, because standard scans may not show the functional drivers.


The airway, sleep and nervous system loop

After concussion, many people shift into protective patterns:

  • Shallow breathing

  • Mouth breathing during sleep

  • Guarding through the jaw and neck

  • Sympathetic dominance (wired but exhausted)


If nasal breathing is restricted, sleep becomes fragmented. When sleep is fragmented, the nervous system stays more reactive. When the nervous system is reactive, symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and sensitivity persist more easily.

PCS is not as complex as many have projected. But for many people, airway mechanics and sleep disruption are major amplifiers that never get addressed.


Why "sinus like" symptoms after Concussion are common

A lot of PCS clients report facial heaviness, behind eye pressure, and blocked nose sensations. These are generally driven by underlying Cranial-facial tension patterns following impact. There can also be through this structural tension :

  • Tissue reactivity and swelling patterns

  • Mouth breathing and upper airway irritation

  • Neck and jaw compensation

These patterns can create sensations that mimic sinus pathology without infection.


How NasalRX fits into a PCS plan -

Concussion treatment Auckland & Christchurch Cranial Solutions NZ

At Cranial Solutions NZ, NasalRX is a structural approach used when PCS symptoms clearly overlap with breathing restriction, cranial-facial tension, and sleep dysfunction.

Our work focuses on supporting:

  • Nasal airflow and breathing mechanics

  • Cranial-facial functional balance

  • Jaw and neck tension patterns that maintain reactivity

  • The conditions for better sleep quality and recovery

We do not claim to treat concussion as a disease. We offer a structural support option that may help reduce key amplifiers for people who fit the pattern.


Who is most likely to benefit from a structural airway treatment

This approach is relevant if:

  • You developed mouth breathing - especially after the injury

  • You wake unrefreshed and symptoms flare with poor sleep

  • You feel head heaviness or behind eye pressure frequently

  • You have jaw clenching, TMJ symptoms, or neck stiffness

  • You feel blocked breathing at night, even without infection

  • Regular headaches

  • Pressure feeling in head

  • Sinus issues / blocked nasal breathing


What changes people often report

When airway mechanics improve and the nervous system load reduces, people often describe dramatic change:

  • Open nasal breathing - clear feeling of oxygen uptake

  • Improved deep sleep & onset or few wake ups

  • Head heaviness sensation dissolved

  • Less sensitivity to stress and screens over time

  • A calmer baseline during the day

This is not guaranteed. Chronicity matters. But function is often the lever that creates momentum.


Safety boundaries

If you have new neurological symptoms, worsening severe headaches, fainting, weakness, vision changes, or red flag signs, you should seek urgent medical assessment. Our work is supportive and functional, not emergency care.


Concussion Treatment Auckland Christchurch Clinics

Christchurch appointments are available now as is Auckland clinic is now open - 5 minutes from Auckland International Airport .


FAQs

Can this help years after a concussion? The only treatment that restores deep injury even from years ago - this procedure releases jammed tension within the cranial and facial structure.

Is this the same as physio or rehab? No. It is a structural cranial-facial airway procedure advanced biomechanics performed by the experienced Sports Chiropractor - aimed at restoration of cranial internal pathways - glymphatics, alignment of structure, performance optimisation, function, and rapid recovery from injury -mild to severe - recent to decades old.

How quickly do people notice changes? Most feel immediate changes in breathing, general head recovery and symptoms dissipate over 5 sessions - others moore severe may need a longer plan for full recovery - 5-10 sessions. We set expectations after assessment.

Call to action: Book in Christchurch or Auckland . Bookings > https://cranialsolutionsnz.bookings.pracsuite.com (or fill out form on website)

 
 
 

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