I put together this gentle follow-along video with four simple standing exercises that work with your body, not against it. No equipment needed, and you can use a wall or chair the whole way through if that feels safer. What we move through together: - Weight shifts forward and back - Weight shifts side to side - Tandem stance balance shifts - Clock exercises for dynamic stability Each one progresses gradually and can be modified to wherever you are in your recovery right now. There is no pushing through here. Go at your own pace. Rest when you need to. And if anything increases your symptoms, stop and check in with your healthcare provider before continuing. Drop a comment below and let me know how it felt. I love hearing where you're at.

Your neck plays a bigger role in concussion recovery than most people realize and this video is here to help you start strengthening it safely. 💪 If you're more than 7 days post-injury or have been cleared for gentle movement by a healthcare provider, this routine is a great next step. These exercises are slow, controlled, and specifically chosen to support your recovery without aggravating symptoms. We're working through: ✅ Deep Neck Flexors Level 1 & 2: activate and strengthen the muscles that stabilize your head and reduce strain on your nervous system ✅ Swan Dive Level 1: a gentle back extension to support your spine and improve posture These might look simple and that's the point. Starting here builds the foundation for everything else in your recovery. Quality over quantity, always. ⚠️ Important: This video is intended for those who are 7+ days post-concussion or are able to move gently without an increase in symptoms and have been cleared to start physical activity by a healthcare provider. If you're in the acute phase (first week), please rest and follow your healthcare provider's guidance before starting any exercise. If anything increases your symptoms, immediately stop and rest. Recovery is not linear and that's okay. 💜

Recovery is metabolically expensive. Sleep, nutrition, and rest aren't passive, they're active healing. You can't think or push your way through an energy deficit. Chances are you've tried and it didn't go over so well. This week’s question: Where is your energy actually going, and is it going where healing needs it most? This week's action: What is one thing you can do today to help your metabolic/energy system?

Healing needs circulation. Blood, lymph, cerebrospinal fluid, everything that nourishes and clears depends on flow. Even your breath is a pump! This week’s question: What does your breathing feel like right now and what might it be telling you?🫁

This is something you might not have considered. Many people post concussion have changes in breathing function and of course increased neck tension and jaw pain. Myofunctional therapy is a lesser known modality that can bring about relief. Brynn and I interviewed Alicia, a myofunctional therapist out of Ontario. Have a listen! We loved it and are looking forward to having her back on the podcast.