POST-CONCUSSION & PERSISTENT NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS ACUPUNCTURE IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Adjunct Care for Lingering Symptoms After Head Injury

Post-Concussion Treatment Options in Scottsdale

Post-concussion symptoms can persist after mild traumatic brain injury even when imaging is normal. Patients may experience headaches, dizziness, light sensitivity, cognitive fatigue, or sensory changes weeks to months after injury.

After appropriate medical evaluation, management may become time-based and symptom-focused. Many patients continue to search for additional treatment options for post-concussion symptoms to support recovery.

At Scottsdale Family Acupuncture, we provide adjunctive acupuncture care for post-concussion and persistent neurological symptoms alongside medical care.

When Patients Seek Adjunctive Care

Patients often arrive after:

• Imaging is normal or unchanged

• Symptoms persist beyond expected recovery

• Headache, dizziness, or sensory issues remain disruptive

• There is no clear next medical intervention

Common symptoms include:

• Persistent headache

• Dizziness or imbalance

• Light or sound sensitivity

• Cognitive fatigue or sensory changes

How Acupuncture Is Used as Adjunct Care for Post-Concussion Symptoms

Acupuncture is used in addition to medical care, not as a replacement. Adjunctive care may support:

• Neuromodulation of sensitized pathways

• Autonomic nervous system regulation

• Cervical and cranial neuromuscular support

• Functional recovery during prolonged symptom patterns

Patients continue all prescribed medical care and follow return-to-activity guidance.

Timing of Care

Patients may pursue adjunctive care:

• During prolonged or plateaued recovery

• When symptoms persist despite rest and conservative management

• After medical evaluation is complete

Care is individualized based on symptom pattern and recovery stage.

Safety and Scope

• Acupuncture is provided adjunctively

• Medical management is not altered

• Patients are screened prior to care

• Patients are referred back if symptoms worsen, new neurological signs appear, or response is atypical

This page is informational only and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

Post-Concussion Acupuncture in Scottsdale and Phoenix

Scottsdale Family Acupuncture focuses on neurological and inflammatory conditions, including post-concussion and persistent neurological symptoms.

We regularly work with patients in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area seeking adjunctive care after head injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does acupuncture replace concussion management?

No. Acupuncture is used alongside medical care and does not replace physician-guided concussion management.

Is acupuncture appropriate if imaging is normal?

Yes. Many post-concussion symptoms persist despite normal imaging findings.

When do patients typically seek adjunctive care?

Patients often seek care when symptoms persist or plateau beyond the expected recovery window.