Hacked to Health PodcastEpisode 72

Why Your Second Concussion Hits Harder

Earlier concussions can be 'walked off' — until the system breaks down. Here's why.

February 2026

About This Episode

Many people walk off their first concussion assuming they're fully recovered — until a second injury collapses their compensations. Dr. Wolf explains why earlier concussions can be 'walked off' until the system breaks down, and what a comprehensive evaluation actually looks like.

Topics Covered

Why later concussions feel worse
Vision, vestibular & neck mechanics
Post-traumatic headaches vs. migraines
Sleep & the brain's waste-clearance system