Rebuilding Reaction Time After a Concussion: Expert Chiropractic Rehab in Kansas City & Surrounding Areas

How a Concussion Affects Reaction Time and Motor Speed

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that temporarily disrupts the brain’s ability to process information efficiently. When reaction time is slowed, it's often because:

• The brain's communication with muscles is delayed

• Neural pathways are disrupted due to inflammation or injury

• Balance and visual systems are impaired

• The cervical spine is misaligned, creating interference in neural flow

These changes may not be obvious at first. A person might just “feel off” or notice they’re slower to respond when driving, playing sports, or performing tasks that require quick decisions. That’s why early evaluation is crucial.

Why Reaction Time Matters After a Car Accident

After an auto accident, many people experience subtle but serious neurological symptoms. Slower reflexes and coordination problems are especially dangerous if the person returns to driving, working in a physical job, or caring for others. Some of the warning signs include:

• Clumsiness or poor coordination

• Delayed responses to visual or auditory cues

• Trouble multitasking

• Sluggish thinking or confusion

• Decreased athletic performance

These are all signs the brain-body communication loop has been disrupted—and that’s exactly where chiropractic care excels.

My Approach to Concussion Rehab: Speed, Coordination, and Neurological Recovery

As a personal injury chiropractor with advanced training in concussion care, I use a multi-layered rehab system to restore reaction time and motor performance. Here’s what it includes:

1. Detailed Neurological & Physical Assessment

We begin by testing your reflexes, reaction timing, coordination, eye tracking, and balance. This gives us a clear map of which systems are affected by the concussion.

2. Chiropractic Adjustments for the Cervical Spine

The upper neck plays a huge role in how your brain communicates with your body. Gentle, specific spinal adjustments restore alignment, reduce inflammation, and re-open vital neurological pathways—helping the brain process signals more efficiently.

3. Motor Coordination Training

Using specialized drills, I retrain your brain to improve hand-eye coordination, footwork, timing, and balance. This often includes:

• Reaction-time drills with lights or targets

• Dual-task exercises to improve cognitive-motor integration

• Sport-specific or work-specific rehab strategies

4. Vestibular & Eye Movement Therapy

The eyes play a huge role in your body’s balance and reaction time. I include saccade and pursuit training, gaze stabilization, and head-eye coordination drills to restore visual-motor synchronization.

5. Functional Neurology Techniques

Every concussion affects the nervous system differently. My training allows me to tailor a plan that targets the exact areas of your brain that are underperforming, using movements, stimuli, and feedback to rewire your brain more efficiently.

Why Chiropractic Neurological Rehab Is the Smart Choice

While traditional medicine often recommends rest and medications, chiropractic neurology goes deeper—stimulating the brain’s neuroplasticity to rebuild faster and more effectively. For patients in Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, Prairie Village, and surrounding communities, this is a game-changer in concussion recovery.

Why Choose Lance Stevenson, DC for Concussion Care?

I’m not just a chiropractor—I’m a concussion care specialist with deep expertise in neurological rehab and post-traumatic recovery. Whether you've been in a car accident or suffered a sports-related head injury, my office offers:

✅ One-on-one customized treatment plans
✅ State-of-the-art motor coordination and balance rehab
✅ Non-invasive, drug-free care backed by results
✅ Referrals to attorneys and help navigating insurance claims
✅ Free consultations for new patients

Patients across Johnson County, Jackson County, and the Kansas City metro trust me for my experience, compassion, and commitment to full recovery.

Don't Let a Concussion Slow You Down—Call Today

If you or someone you care about is experiencing slowed reflexes, poor coordination, or delayed reaction time after a car accident, don’t wait. The sooner you begin treatment, the better the outcome.

📞 Call today to schedule your free consultation with Dr. Lance Stevenson, DC
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