Concussion Rehabilitation in Bozeman, MT

Concussion Rehabilitation in Bozeman: Care for Headaches, Fog, and Neck Pain After a Head Injury

A concussion is a real injury — and the days of “rest in a dark room until you feel better” are over. What helps most now is early, gentle, guided activity, paired with hands-on care for the neck and head, where a lot of post-concussion headaches and brain fog actually come from. At Root Therapy and Wellness in Bozeman, we look at the whole picture, with a particular focus on cervical stability and gentle craniosacral work for lingering headache and fog.

Whether you’re recovering from a fall, a car accident, a sports hit, or living with months of unresolved fog and headaches, we deliver structured, careful concussion care.

What Is a Concussion?

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a force to the head — directly or through the body. It briefly disrupts how the brain works, even when scans look normal. Common symptoms include headache, brain fog, neck pain, dizziness, balance trouble, vision changes, light and noise sensitivity, sleep changes, and mood changes.

Those symptoms tend to come from a few different sources — the neck, the balance system, the eyes, and how the body handles activity. Treating the ones driving your symptoms is what moves recovery along.

What to Expect at a Concussion Evaluation

Your first visit (60 minutes, 1-on-1) is a whole-picture look at your neck, your balance and vision, and how much activity you can currently handle — followed by a personalized plan with clear goals and a realistic timeline.

Treatment Approach

Treatment is matched to what’s driving your symptoms and may include:

• Cervical stability and neck care — hands-on treatment and strengthening for the neck, a common hidden driver of post-concussion headache and dizziness.
• Craniosacral therapy — gentle, calming work woven in for lingering headache and brain fog.
• Dizziness and balance care — gaze and balance exercises for post-injury dizziness and unsteadiness.
• Vision and eye-movement work — for focusing trouble and sensitivity to visual motion.
• Graded activity — a gentle, guided return to exercise, screens, and daily demands that builds up as you tolerate it.
• Sleep, pacing, and daily-life strategies to support recovery.

Returning to Sport, School, and Work

When it’s relevant, we build a step-by-step, symptom-guided return — moving up one level at a time, and only when you’ve stayed symptom-free — and coordinate with athletic trainers, coaches, schools, and physicians for clearance.

Lingering Symptoms (Months or Years Later)

If you’re months or years out and still dealing with headaches, dizziness, fog, or feeling off, you’re not stuck. Lingering symptoms often come from neck, balance, and vision issues that respond well to treatment — even long after the original injury.

Why Patients in Bozeman Choose Root Therapy for Concussion Care

• Cervical and craniosacral focus — hands-on care for the headaches and fog that linger after a head injury.
• Whole-picture care — neck, balance, and vision under one roof, not a single-symptom checklist.
• Active, guided recovery — the current, evidence-based approach.
• Coordination with physicians, schools, and athletic trainers when a return to sport or school is part of your care.
• No referral needed for most plans in Montana.
• Most insurance accepted, including Medicare and major Montana plans.

Take the First Step

The earlier you start active rehab, the faster you recover. Request an appointment today — most patients are seen within the same week.