Concussion recovery needs a staged plan that matches tissue healing, pain behavior, and progressive rehab loading in the whole body.
Recovery phases
Immediate post-op (0-14 days)
Goals: Reduce irritability in Concussion recovery, Protect tissue quality and appetite, Build the next rehab step safely
Nutrition focus: Protein at each meal, Collagen and vitamin C where appropriate, Hydration, Carbs around rehab
Meal examples: Overnight oats with yogurt and berries / Chicken soup with rice and carrots / Fish or tofu with potatoes and greens
Protected rebuild (2-8 weeks)
Goals: Reduce irritability in Concussion recovery, Protect tissue quality and appetite, Build the next rehab step safely
Nutrition focus: Protein at each meal, Collagen and vitamin C where appropriate, Hydration, Carbs around rehab
Meal examples: Overnight oats with yogurt and berries / Chicken soup with rice and carrots / Fish or tofu with potatoes and greens
Late rehab and return (8+ weeks)
Goals: Progress loading tolerance for Concussion recovery, Restore movement confidence and function, Prepare for return to work, sport, or daily activity
Nutrition focus: Protein at each meal, Collagen and vitamin C where appropriate, Hydration, Carbs around rehab
Meal examples: Overnight oats with yogurt and berries / Chicken soup with rice and carrots / Fish or tofu with potatoes and greens