NEW Concussion Treatment and PCS Post Concussion Syndrome
- MSK Team

- Jan 21
- 3 min read
Updated: May 14
New Approach Concussion Treatment (Auckland Christchurch) - PCS Treatment

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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