PCS Concussion Treatment: Auckland Christchurch-The Revolutionary Missing Link is Sleep and Nasal Breathing (NasalRX)

If your concussion symptoms are “mysterious”, start with sleep and breathing

Post concussion syndrome is often explained as “your brain is still recovering” rather than looking at your structure.

It often leaves people feeling powerless. They wait, they rest, they avoid triggers, and still feel stuck.

A more useful approach is to identify the drivers that keep the nervous system reactive. Two of the biggest are:

• sleep disruption

• breathing dysfunction, especially chronic mouth breathing

These are not minor issues. They change the entire recovery environment.

NasalRX NEW APPROACH to treating concussion Auckland Christchurch

Why sleep is the recovery engine

Sleep is where the nervous system recalibrates. When sleep is broken, pain sensitivity increases, mood becomes more fragile, and dizziness and brain fog become harder to shift.

Many PCS clients are not sleeping well, even if they think they are. Signs include:

• waking unrefreshed despite “enough hours”

• waking with dry mouth or sore throat

• morning headaches

• daytime crashes, irritability, and increased anxiety

• snoring or disturbed breathing

• needing naps but still feeling exhausted

If sleep is compromised by mouth breathing or airway restriction, the body can remain in a guarded state.

Our NEW APPROACH to PCS concussion treatment Auckland- focuses on structural restoration which resolves sleep issues.

Mouth breathing is a compensation pattern, not a personality flaw

People often blame themselves for mouth breathing, but many do it because nasal breathing feels restricted. After concussion, the body can become more reactive, tissue swelling patterns can change, and jaw and neck tension can increase. All of this can make nasal breathing harder.

Then the body uses the mouth as the shortcut, especially at night. That is when:

• the throat dries

• the jaw clenches

• sleep fragments

• headaches and fatigue worsen

The cranial-facial complex and pressure sensations

Head pressure and “sinus heaviness” after concussion can feel alarming. While infection is one possibility, many people have pressure sensations without infection. This can be linked to cranial-facial tension patterns and altered breathing mechanics.

If pressure is driven by tension and function, addressing structure can change the sensation. That is why NasalRX can be so powerful in the right person.

What NasalRX targets in PCS cases

NasalRX is designed to support:

• nasal airflow and comfort

• breathing mechanics that reduce compensation

• cranial-facial functional balance

• jaw and neck tension patterns that perpetuate head pain

• the conditions for better sleep

We do not claim that every PCS case is airway-driven. We assess whether your presentation matches the pattern. If it does, improvements in nasal breathing and sleep can reduce the overall symptom load.

Who tends to respond best

People who often respond well are those with PCS symptoms plus:

• blocked nose at night

• snoring or mouth breathing

• jaw clenching or TMJ symptoms

• persistent neck tightness

• headaches that flare with poor sleep

• facial pressure or behind-eye heaviness

• sensitivity to busy environments that worsens when fatigued

What a staged plan can look like

A sensible functional plan is staged:

1. stabilise sleep and daily routine as much as possible

2. assess nasal airflow and cranial-facial contribution

3. reduce jaw and neck compensation patterns

4. build tolerance and resilience over time

For many, this is the difference between constant flares and gradual recovery.

Safety boundaries

Concussion care must always include screening for red flags. If symptoms are worsening rapidly, there are neurological changes, severe new headache patterns, fainting, weakness, visual loss, or other urgent signs, medical assessment is essential. NasalRX is supportive and structural, not emergency care.

PCS Concussion Treatment Christchurch now, Auckland coming soon

Cranial Solutions NZ offers NasalRX in Christchurch now. Auckland clinic is coming soon. If you are in Auckland, join the waitlist. If you want to start sooner, consider Christchurch availability.

FAQs

Is this suitable if my scans are normal?Yes. Many PCS drivers are functional and not visible on standard imaging.

Will this help brain fog?Improved sleep and nasal breathing can improve energy and clarity for some people. We assess case by case.

How long does it take?Some people feel breathing shifts early. Recovery is usually staged. We outline realistic expectations after assessment.

Call to action: Book a NasalRX concussion assessment in Christchurch, or register interest for Auckland (coming soon).