Physical recovery is what you can see. Neurological recovery is what's happening underneath. A patient might feel physically fine, no more headaches, normal energy, and still have measurable changes in reaction time, memory, or visual tracking that haven't fully resolved.

Here's how we think about the difference:

• Physical recovery: resolution of pain, fatigue, or visible symptoms
• Neurological recovery: restoration of processing speed, memory, coordination between brain regions, and sensory integration
• Neurological recovery often takes longer and isn't always felt by the patient day to day

This gap is exactly why we rely on objective diagnostics rather than symptom reports alone. Someone can look and feel recovered while testing still shows measurable deficits, which matters for both clinical care and legal documentation.

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