Concussions in POTS with Erik Reis, DC, DACNB, CBIS

In this podcast episode, Dr. Erik Reis, a chiropractic neurologist and certified brain injury specialist, discusses the connection between concussions and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). He explains how concussions can lead to dysautonomia by affecting the lower areas of the brain that control vital autonomic functions, like heart rate and digestion, through mechanisms such as diffuse axonal injury and vagus nerve disruption. Dr. Reis emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive, personalized approach to rehabilitation, which includes structural, neurological, and metabolic assessments and treatments. Key therapies discussed include tilt table therapy, vagal nerve stimulation, and low-level laser therapy. Dr. Reis underscores the importance of addressing underlying conditions and providing a toolkit for patients to manage their recovery, advocating for a holistic and integrative approach rather than the siloed nature of conventional healthcare, to improve outcomes for complex cases like POTS following concussions.