"Penguins center Sidney Crosby has learned how to handle concussion-like symptoms when they arise. Getting them to disappear has been the problem.

Speaking publicly for the first time in about a month, Crosby said Friday he continues to experience symptoms -- namely occasional headaches and dizziness from "motion stuff" -- but felt well enough to resume skating. He joined teammates briefly at the end of yesterday's morning skate at BankAtlantic Center before skating by himself for about 30 minutes.

"Symptoms are a lot better," Crosby said, "but I wouldn't say I'm symptom-free. I'm allowed to lightly exert."

Crosby got through the workout without discomfort, though he did not say when he planned to skate again.

There remains no timetable for his return. He said he wants to play again this season but won't do so until symptoms have disappeared.

Crosby was treated for what he described as "motion problems" in August by Ted Carrick, a chiropractor who practices in Florida and Georgia, and he said he was willing to revisit Carrick, "if need be."

Crosby did not elaborate on what causes his motions problems but said he has become so familiar with symptoms that he no longer becomes alarmed when he senses them.

"The motion stuff has kind of been the issue, both the time before and now going through it for a bit now," Crosby said. "The good thing is that I have a pretty good handle on it, and I'm always able to (treat) that. That was a big help in August when I went to Atlanta (to see Carrick). So I know I can handle that if I need to and if it comes to that.""