Everyday Concussions: Not Just About Sport

Written By Cottesloe Studio2

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to feel the effects of a concussion. Everyday injuries can be just as disruptive. At Studio2 HBOT, we see clients who’ve experienced:

  • Slips and falls at home

  • Cycling accidents

  • Workplace head knocks

  • Car accidents

  • Children and teens with sport or play-related bumps

The truth is, the brain doesn’t care how it got injured—it just needs the right environment to heal. And HBOT offers a way to supercharge that natural process by flooding cells with oxygen and reducing inflammation.

The Simple Science Behind HBOT for Head Injuries

When you get a concussion or head injury, the brain doesn’t get the oxygen it needs. Blood flow can be reduced, inflammation builds up, and the cells that should be repairing themselves struggle to function. That’s why people often feel brain fog, headaches, or fatigue after a knock to the head.

This is where Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) comes in.

Inside the chamber, you breathe in heightened levels of oxygen while under gentle pressure. That pressure pushes more oxygen into your blood than you could ever get by breathing normally. From there, the oxygen is carried deep into the brain and tissues—even into areas where normal blood flow has been restricted.

More oxygen means:

  • Cells get the fuel they need to repair

  • Inflammation is reduced

  • The brain can rewire and heal (neuroplasticity)

  • Energy and clarity improve

In short: HBOT creates the perfect healing environment. It doesn’t replace rest or medical care, but it gives the brain an extra boost of the one thing it needs most—oxygen.

The Joe Rogan & Mel Gibson Spark

HBOT first gained mainstream attention when Joe Rogan interviewed Mel Gibson on The Joe Rogan Experience. Gibson spoke about how his father, in his 90s, used HBOT and saw remarkable improvements in energy and vitality. Rogan, who’s always exploring performance, recovery, and longevity tools, helped shine a spotlight on a therapy that was once only known in medical circles.

While Gibson’s story was about aging, it opened the door for new conversations: if HBOT could help restore vitality in the elderly, what could it do for brains healing from concussions and sporting injuries?

What Does a Typical HBOT Protocol Look Like?

Every client is different, but for head injuries and sporting concussions, a structured, batched approach often works best. At Studio2, we create personalised recommendations, but here’s what a common protocol may look like:

  • Initial Phase:

    • Frequency: 5 sessions per week

    • Duration: 60–90 minutes per session

    • Length: 1-2 weeks or 10 sessions total seems to be the sweet spot for response in the initial healing phase depending on severity and response.

  • Recovery Phase:

    • Frequency: 2–3 sessions per week

    • Duration: 60 minutes per session

    • Length: An additional 5-10 sessions

  • Maintenance / Long-term Brain Health:

    • Frequency: Optional 1 session per week or fortnight

Pressure settings are adjusted for comfort and safety but generally range between 1.5ata to 2ata for brain injury. Importantly, HBOT is non-invasive and drug-free, making it a safe adjunct to traditional concussion management.

Why Perth Athletes and Families Choose Studio2 HBOT

At Studio2 HBOT Perth, we’ve seen everyone from semi-professional athletes to parents bringing in teenagers after school sport concussions, as well as adults recovering from everyday head knocks. What unites them is the desire to recover fully, feel clearer, and protect their long-term brain health.

With modern chambers, a welcoming space, and tailored session plans, our team makes HBOT accessible to both athletes and everyday people looking for a smarter approach to healing.

Looking Ahead

With sports leagues toughening their stance on concussions, and with more awareness of how everyday head injuries affect long-term health, HBOT is stepping into the spotlight.

It’s not about quick fixes—it’s about giving your brain the oxygen and environment it needs to repair. Whether it’s HBOT for sporting concussion or everyday head injuries, more people in Perth are discovering alternative healing modalities for TBI like hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

At Studio2 HBOT Perth, our team is here to guide you through safe, comfortable sessions designed to support faster recovery, clearer thinking, and long-term brain health. If you or someone you love is recovering from a sporting concussion or everyday head knock, don’t just wait and hope for the best. Give your brain the oxygen it needs to heal.

👉Contact us if you have questions or would like to book a session for yourself or someone you think would benefit from the healing powers of HBOT.

Cottesloe Studio2 https://www.studio2hbot.com.au
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