David BrimacombePost-concussion syndrome (PCS) recovery coach

Your Doctor’s Timeline Was Wrong — You’re Not Broken #pcsrecovery #postconcussionsyndrome

30 Jun 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief monologue, David Brimacombe critiques the common medical expectation that concussion symptoms will resolve within a set timeframe—typically two weeks or a month. He argues that when recovery takes longer, it doesn’t mean the brain is permanently damaged; rather, other underlying issues may need to be addressed first. Using a house‑building metaphor, he emphasizes the importance of fixing the foundational problems before the rest of the recovery process can be completed, encouraging viewers to look beyond rigid timelines and consider a more holistic approach to post‑concussion healing.

Just because you've had a concussion, the doctor said you'll be better in two weeks. You'll be better in a month. The problem with that is that what if you're not better in two weeks or a month? The doctor, maybe the doctor was just wrong. Maybe you are not a special case, or maybe you're like I said, your brain is not broken, but you just have some other things you have to work through. You have to fix the foundation before you can finish building the house.