NEW Concussion Treatment and PCS Post Concussion Syndrome (Christchurch, Auckland soon)

New Approach Concussion Treatment (Christchurch & Auckland) and Post Concussion Syndrome PCS Treatment

Nasal RX Concussion

Post Concussion Symptoms in Christchurch: Head Pressure, Dizziness and the Nasal Airway Link

PCS symptoms like head pressure, dizziness, headaches and blocked breathing can persist even when scans look normal. Learn a structural cranial-facial airway approach at Cranial Solutions NZ.

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

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.

This is not a claim that all PCS is "airway". PCS is complex. 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. That can be driven by:

• Cranial-facial tension patterns following impact

• 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 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 assessment

This approach may be relevant if:

• You developed mouth breathing 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

What changes people often report

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

• More open nasal breathing

• Improved sleep onset or fewer wake ups

• Reduced head heaviness sensations

• 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.

Christchurch now, Auckland coming soon

Christchurch appointments are available now. Auckland clinic is coming soon. Join the list to be notified when Auckland bookings open.

FAQs

Can this help years after a concussion?Some people are surprised by what changes when breathing mechanics and sleep function are addressed, even years later.

Is this the same as physio or rehab?No. It is a structural cranial-facial airway approach aimed at airflow, function, and recovery support.

How quickly do people notice changes?Some feel changes in breathing early, others need a staged plan. We set expectations after assessment.

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