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Neurofeedback for Concussion & TBI in Adults, Los Angeles & Pasadena

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury and requires immediate medical attention. Concussions can cause memory problems, issues with motor skills, and affect the nervous system in other serious ways. Many people take significant time to recover before they can begin returning to normal activities. If you’re concerned about your well-being after a concussion, you need an assessment from a specialist in neuroscience.

At Vital Brain Health, we support clients with a comprehensive method that helps identify and heal concussions while improving the overall well-being of our clients.

AT A GLANCE

Neurofeedback at Vital Brain Health is a drug-free, non-invasive way to support adults recovering from concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and lingering post-concussion syndrome. We start with qEEG brain mapping to see how your brain is functioning, then use real-time feedback to help different brain regions communicate, supporting focus, memory, and overall recovery.

What Is Concussions & TBI?

A concussion is a severe TBI that affects the brain’s functions and can lead to headaches, dizziness, and confusion. Sports concussions are one of the most common forms of a concussion. The symptoms of a concussion will usually go away after a few days to a month of rest. Sometimes, though, the symptoms can last longer.

At Vital Brain Health, we are dedicated to relieving concussions in our clients with our excellent and innovative techniques. We avoid unnecessary medications and surgeries with our approach while still providing optimal healing.

If you are presenting concerns related to a concussion, schedule an appointment with Vital Brain Health. Our holistic approach can meet your unique needs and restore your health.

Concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-concussion syndrome are closely related. A concussion is a mild form of TBI, while moderate and severe TBIs involve greater injury to the brain. When concussion symptoms such as headaches, brain fog, or difficulty concentrating linger for weeks or months, the condition is often described as post-concussion syndrome. Because all three involve disrupted brain function, the same qEEG-guided, drug-free neurofeedback approach we use for concussion can also support adults managing TBI and post-concussion syndrome, helping the brain retrain healthier patterns of communication.

Symptoms

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Symptoms of concussions can vary in type and severity. Concussion symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Vital Brain Health include:

Headaches

Neck pain

Balance problems

Lightheadedness

Nausea and Vomiting

Double or blurred vision

Light sensitivity

Tinnitus

Sound sensitivity

Fainting

Confusion and brain fog

Trouble concentrating

Short-term memory loss

Fatigue

Sleep disturbances

Irritability and mood changes

Recovering from a head injury raises a lot of questions, so our clinicians put the full picture in one place in our complete guide to neurofeedback for concussion and TBI recovery.

And if it has been weeks or months since your injury and you still do not feel like yourself, we also explain why persistent concussion symptoms need more than rest, and what your next step can look like.

Common Causes of Concussions

Understanding the potential causes of concussions can help you prevent them in the future. Concussions are often the result of one of a variety of factors:

Sports Injuries

Concussions are a common form of sports injury.

Head Impacts

Severe impacts to the head can cause concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injuries.

If you are recovering from a concussion, you do not have to rely on medication alone. Vital Brain Health uses qEEG-guided, drug-free neurofeedback to help your brain heal and get you back to normal activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback represents the evolution of brain optimization: a scientifically-validated method that harnesses your brain’s natural neuroplasticity to improve cognitive function. At Vital Brain Health, we’ve pioneered what we call Neurofeedback 3.0, representing an integrated multi-modal training approach that combines the best elements from all available methods and technologies.
How does neurofeedback work?

Neurofeedback operates on the principle of operant conditioning combined with neuroplasticity: your brain’s remarkable ability to reorganize and optimize itself throughout life. At Vital Brain Health, our Neurofeedback 3.0 protocols represent the most sophisticated application of this science, an integrated multi-modal approach that combines traditional methods with cutting-edge technologies including AI-based analysis, machine learning algorithms, network connectivity analysis, and adaptive protocols that evolve based on your individual progress and response patterns
How is Vital Brain Health neurofeedback different from other neurofeedback practices?

Vital Brain Health stands apart as Los Angeles’ premier evidence-based neurofeedback center through our Neurofeedback 3.0 approach, an integrated multi-modal training system that represents a comprehensive meta-strategy pulling from many forms of analysis and neurofeedback tools. While other practices use basic single-method training, we strategically combine multiple analysis methods including AI-based analysis, network connectivity assessment, normative database comparisons, and symptom tracking to create the most personalized and effective training for each individual. When standard treatments and budget neurofeedback options have failed, discerning families and individuals choose us for results-driven, scientifically-validated training.
Can neurofeedback help with TBI or post-concussion syndrome?

Yes. Because a concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-concussion syndrome describes concussion symptoms that linger for weeks or months, all three conditions involve disrupted patterns of brain activity. Our qEEG-guided, drug-free neurofeedback can support adults recovering from TBI and post-concussion syndrome by helping different brain regions communicate more effectively, which may ease lingering symptoms such as brain fog, headaches, fatigue, and trouble concentrating. We begin every program with qEEG brain mapping so your training is tailored to how your brain is actually functioning. Neurofeedback complements, and does not replace, the care of your physician, so any TBI should also be evaluated by a medical provider.
What is the difference between a concussion, a TBI, and post-concussion syndrome?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any injury that disrupts how the brain works, and it ranges from mild to severe. A concussion is the most common, mildest form of TBI. Post-concussion syndrome is the term used when concussion symptoms, such as headaches, dizziness, brain fog, or difficulty concentrating, persist longer than expected after the initial injury. Because all three share the same underlying disruption to brain function, the same neurofeedback approach we use for concussion can also support adults managing TBI and post-concussion syndrome.
Can concussion support be done remotely?

Yes. Vital Brain Health runs nationwide remote programs for adults recovering from concussion. We send home training equipment to your door, and a clinician oversees your training and adjusts your protocol as your brain responds, so you can train consistently without traveling to our Pasadena office.
How does qEEG brain mapping guide concussion training?

Before any training begins, qEEG brain mapping shows us which networks in your brain are over-active or under-active after your injury. That map becomes the blueprint for your plan, so the training targets this brain, your brain, rather than a generic concussion protocol.
How many neurofeedback sessions does concussion recovery usually take?

There is no one-size-fits-all number, because every training plan at Vital Brain Health is individualized from your qEEG brain map. That said, many training plans run in the range of 30 to 40 sessions over several months. Your exact plan comes from the initial evaluation, where we review your brain map, your symptoms, and your goals, then lay out a schedule that fits your life.

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