06/05/2026
"Doctors said just rest"
"Rest isn't a recovery plan. Here's what actually works."
Phase 1 — 0 to 48 hrs
Protect
Relative rest only. Sleep. Hydrate. No screens, no bright lights, no strenuous activity. This is the only phase where full rest is actually correct. After that is where the protocol matters.
Phase 2 — Days 3 to 7
Reintroduce gently
Light walking. Short screen sessions. Simple tasks that don't spike symptoms. Activity below your symptom threshold speeds recovery — inactivity slows it.
Phase 3 — Week 2 onward
Active rehab
Vestibular exercises. Eye tracking. Cognitive training. Light aerobic exercise. Balance and Vestibular work. This is where structured tools like Myndspark accelerate real progress.
Phase 4 — Week 5+
Return to life
Gradual return to work, sport, and normal demands — with monitoring. Progress is measurable. If symptoms persist past 4 weeks, seek specialist care.