{"id":59011,"date":"2026-06-26T14:48:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T21:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cronometer.com\/blog\/episode-44-beyond-the-bump-concussion-recovery-with-fraser-sprigings\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T21:55:00","slug":"episode-44-beyond-the-bump-concussion-recovery-with-fraser-sprigings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cronometer.com\/blog\/episode-44-beyond-the-bump-concussion-recovery-with-fraser-sprigings\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 44: Beyond the Bump Concussion Recovery with Fraser Sprigings"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"59011\" class=\"elementor elementor-59011\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38de44a4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38de44a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79513839 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79513839\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=0&amp;fonts=Arial&amp;skin=f6f6f6&amp;font-color=auto&amp;btn-skin=ff6d00&amp;multiple_size=315&amp;square_size=150&amp;order=episodic&amp;filter=all&amp;limit=11&amp;season=all&amp;tag=all&amp;logo_link=none&amp;i=pjj3t-1afb0b3-pb\" width=\"100%\" height=\"150\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><p>In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with physiotherapist Fraser Sprigings, owner of Keystone Health in Revelstoke, BC, to explore the realities of concussion recovery and brain health. Drawing on more than 25 years of clinical experience, Fraser explains how concussions happen, why no two recoveries are the same, and what current research says about returning to activity safely. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Fraser shares practical guidance on recognizing concussion symptoms, avoiding common recovery mistakes, and supporting healing through gradual movement, proper sleep, hydration, and nutrition. They also discuss why helmets reduce, but don\u2019t eliminate the risk of concussion, the importance of individualized care, and how multidisciplinary support can make recovery more effective. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re an athlete, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply want to better understand how to care for your brain after a head injury, this episode offers an evidence-based look at concussion management, recovery strategies, and the importance of seeking professional guidance. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Key Notes:<\/p><ul><li>Why every concussion is different and how symptoms can vary widely from person to person.<\/li><li>The latest guidance on concussion recovery, including why complete rest is no longer recommended after the first 48 hours. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li>How sleep, hydration, whole foods, and gradual physical activity support brain recovery. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li>Common concussion myths, including misconceptions about helmets, screen time, and waking someone overnight.<\/li><li>Why working with healthcare professionals\u2014and practicing patience and self-compassion\u2014can improve long-term recovery outcomes. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with physiotherapist Fraser Sprigings, owner of Keystone Health in Revelstoke, BC, to explore the realities of concussion recovery and brain health. 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