How long does concussion recovery take?
In most cases, concussion recovery takes between one to two weeks. However, if your concussion is diagnosed late or you don’t get enough rest or follow your health care provider’s recommendation, concussion recovery may take longer.
Some people develop a condition called post-concussion syndrome, though, and this causes concussion recovery to take months, or sometimes longer. If you have had a concussion and the symptoms are lasting for longer than 10 days, you should make an appointment with your doctor to check for signs of post-concussion syndrome.
You can speed up your concussion recovery by:
- Reducing screen time, which can make headaches worse
- Limit exposure to bright lights and loud sounds
- Rest both your body and your mind
- Be patient! Don’t jump right back into your daily activities
- Visit NeuraPerformance Brain Center in Denver!