David BrimacombePost-concussion syndrome (PCS) recovery coach

Chronic Stress Fuels PCS #PCSRecovery #ChronicStress #BurnoutRecovery #PostConcussion

9 Jan 2026 · 0 min

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In this segment, David Brimacombe explains that while brief, occasional stress can be beneficial, prolonged or chronic stress—especially when the sympathetic (fight‑or‑flight) system remains continuously activated—wears the body down. He uses the analogy of a car engine constantly revving at its red‑line: just as the engine would eventually overheat and fail, a body stuck in a high‑stress state will eventually “burn out.” Brimacombe emphasizes that recovery time and periods of calm are essential for the body to repair and for conditions such as post‑concussion syndrome (PCS) to improve.

Stress in small doses can be good in the long term, but if you have chronic stress or you're chronically stuck in that sympathetic, that stress state, it can wear your body down. Think of a car engine that's constantly revving at redline, and it's constantly— that engine will eventually burn out. Now, your body is no different. Your body needs time to not only go for that high rev state but also calm