5 Tips for Concussion Recovery & Treatment at Home

This video will review concussion symptoms and treatment updates. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury resulting from sudden impact or blow, causing temporary disruption of brain function. Common symptoms include headache, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, and emotional changes. Red flag symptoms like loss of consciousness or persistent vomiting warrant immediate medical evaluation due to potential serious complications.

Concussion symptoms are grouped into clinical profiles to aid targeted treatments. Resting strictly for a week after a concussion is not recommended; instead, relative rest is advised for the first two days, followed by gradual reintroduction of light physical activity. High cognitive activity and excessive screen time should be reduced in the first 48 hours, with gradual progression afterward. Personalized treatment plans based on individual profiles can expedite recovery. Returning to sports before concussion resolution increases the risk of repeat concussion and other musculoskeletal injuries.

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Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He created a YouTube channel and blog to translate cutting edge medical knowledge and clinical research to benefit all those looking to live an active and healthy lifestyle. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians.

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[pamelam]

Sleeping is the only thing that has helped me. I got a concussion yesterday and have slept a total of 15 hours since and am finally starting to not feel nauseous and like my head is going to explode. I can actually watch videos on my phone now and am not so confused. Sleeping is all that is helping.

[endlessapexofficial]

I'll briefly share my recovery experience. Car accident with 60 seconds loss of consciousness. First 3 days were awful. I was like a newborn baby, head pounding, all light & sound untolerable, family cooked my meals ( eggs, steak, chicken & sushi) Day 7 things got much better, still mild pain & nerve tingling. Day 10 light resistance training and walking. Day 13, walked around park, light basketball.
I'll be back to running intensely and boxing in a month.
Don't sweat it guys. Eat well, rest well, keep moving

[leudwigvonshwartsenhelm]

I walked into a door frame two days ago. I'm six foot six. I hit it hard . I was just walking. I wasn't running. It rung my bell! I went to the hospital the doctor at the ER didn't think I had any bleeding internally and thought it was just a light concussion. She sent me home with a list of symptoms to watch out for. So far, so good, although I feel a bit dazed and cloudy. (I told her that) i think the screen time thing refers to eye strain, which I definitely have been experiencing. I hope I recover

[Phlyx]

Why do make this Video full of flashy lights and effects when you know people with a concussion will watch it...? The video is made good though but these flashes are just provoking...

[stuartgreen]

Just what I was looking for. And the instructions were, happily, what I was hoping for. Thanks!

[kathychanning]

I just got hit between the eyes with a good size tree log. Threw it in the truck bed and it bounced back, scraped my skin. I more than likely have Avery mild concussion due to the injury sight so I truly appreciate your help here. I’m ok so far thank God.

[littlevoice_]

I've seen and heard research stating BHB ketone supplements and potentially in combination with pure MCT can be useful after head injury. It would ne interesting to cover this

[starfakename]

ngl avoiding screen time is the most difficult part
like im very physically limited, i cant sleep well but i aint fully awake, i am having a rough time… but i got thoughts! theyre weird and incoherent and confusing thoughts rn, but i need to do something w my brain!

[MikeyWo-xb]

Riding a bike was the hardest thing to do with brain injury i hate when people say that its not possible

[thedotsguy...]

A wooden sculpure fell out of a shelf to my head and started bleeding had to go to the hospital to get the would glued and got a mild concusion.
👍

[ianc]

Just got dazed in boxing and lost my recent memories, went I check ct everything is fortunately fine

[nitemirror]

great video. this is one of the best ive found. thank you

[Desertortoise]

I’m 65 almost 66- the healing is slower than in 40’s or 50’s. I tripped up on my dog on 8/11. Kissed the concrete HARD. 2x because I saw stars and tried to get up and fell again. Now it’s November and when I’m active like I used to be the symptoms come on strong. I’m old school- keep working and you will heal yourself. Had surgery for a detached retina and the pupil in my right eye remains constantly dilated. Doctor doesn’t know why. Everything else looks good. So- eye or brain? Trying to find a traditional Medicare specialist. Good thing I like old school 😅

[gina]

I was in a terrible car crash and can’t walk at all. My concussion is really bad and I have an er nurse ask me why I’m not exercising for my concussion 🤬 my spine is literally broken. I can’t do anything idk how to heal it other than just laying here.

[JinianJones]

Sorry, but all the flashing animations in this video are not easy on someone trying to recover from a concussion.

[JeremyGasling]

Hi bro, Dr. Jeffrey Peng Im'ma from (MIT) university freshmen. I've encountered a recent incident that has left me in need some advice . I wanted to share that I recently experienced a concussion 3 days ago, and unfortunately, it has occurred again in the same right side. I'm wondering, would a sudden sideways motorbike collision with a cycle at a speed of 30 km/hr., causing a forceful movement of my torso to lurch and my head in relative (lateral flexion) in the same area of the first concussion, can it potentially cause damage to the previously concussed neurons ? very worried since i am difficulty speaking like finding right words and articulating fluently and even slight difficulty understanding words and its been 1 month no recovery? i initially have no symptoms after the incidence like nausea or dizziness, does it cause any permanent deficits or it is just temporary ? and Does this injury lead to the diminution of a handful of neurons?

[harrok]

Thank you for this explanation ; I just did experience a concussion

[miathomas]

I fainted in the shower and was unconscious and woke up bleeding from a my eyelid where I hit me head. This happed 3/30 and the funny thing is I fainted two years ago hit a metal rail and concrete from heat and dehydration and I was fine after waking up and stayed out all day with no concussion symptoms. this time i fainted I was so weak i couldn’t walk I’m doing better I am worried about my cognitive health with learning for classes. I’m really good with looking at screens I just need breaks after a few hours. Tonight I went outside but I was able to shower without assistance today and it made me really tired and I had to take it slow. My family and I went to a restaurant and it was a dimmer light kind of place and the side I hit hurt and sound got louder for a few minutes and my ear hurt really bad and it was very in and out… any suggestions for that? I don’t know if I need headphones over my ears kinda thing or what but all I own is some ear buds that may not do me good pain wise. I’m anxious about school and catching up after a week and staying in class and everyone asking how I’m doing…

[ArtIsMyNature]

Something fell on my head and the symptoms 2 weeks after includes, stuttering, temple pain, head pressure, dizziness, disorientation, I feel helpless....my employers still expect me to work and worker's compensation are dismissive of my symptoms

[letmeseethistube]

What if one went hard within 1 to 2 days, did I cause myself permanent damage ?
I went sparring hard took heavy shots, went for a 7 mile run on day 2, ran fast too ....
Now im worried if I ruined my brain