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Brain rest is crucial for someone who has sustained a possible concussion, say experts from the Brain rest is crucial for someone who has sustained a possible concussion, say experts from the Upstate Concussion Center Upstate Concussion Center. Medical Director. Medical Director Claudine Ward, MD Claudine Ward, MD, left, and Program Director, left, and Program Director Brian Rieger, PhD Brian Rieger, PhD, right, explain that most people fully recover from a concussion, if they are treated properly afterward. One key is to take care not to sustain a second head injury during recovery. They recommend brain rest, especially for the first 24 to 48 hours after injury. This is not the same as bed rest. People can be physically active, as long as they are not taxing their their brains., right, explain that most people fully recover from a concussion, if they are treated properly afterward. One key is to take care not to sustain a second head injury during recovery. They recommend brain rest, especially for the first