After an automobile accident, you might experience different kinds of pain. It could be in your back, neck, legs, shoulders, or even headaches. Often, the pain can be easily treated to help you find relief. Below are several treatments that can help manage that pain.
Exercise- Exercise is important for everyone’s health and well-being but can be especially useful when dealing with accident pain. Whether you are someone with a regular exercise regime or not, it is never too late to begin or improve on what activity you do. You should remember to start slow and discuss any new activities with a health professional.
Physical Therapy- Physical Therapy (PT) is a form of treatment and care that aims to ease pain and help you function, move, and live better. Physical therapy sessions are designed to help you perform exercises and stretching that assist to strengthen your muscles and help in relieving pain. This is especially useful to help ease pain without medications, injections, or surgery. Physical therapy can shorten recovery time. It can strengthen your muscles and improve range of motion.
Chiropractic Treatment- After an accident, it is very common to seek the help of a chiropractor. A chiropractor places an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine. Sudden impacts from auto accidents can cause misalignments of your spine and affect the nerves and muscles, which can cause severe pain. Many chiropractic care providers have extended hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle while receiving care.
Hot and Cold Pack- This is an easy treatment that can be utilized from just about anywhere. Surprisingly the effects of hot and cold packs work wonders for fractures, sprains, soft-tissue injuries, swelling, and many other conditions. Your medical provider can advise you when it may be best to use cold and when to use hot with your specific injury.
Massages- Many chiropractors use massage therapy as a part of their practice. You can also treat yourself to a massage at a variety of locations that employ Licensed Massage Therapists to provide a nice, relaxing massage. Massage therapy can be wonderful in relieving pain but be sure to discuss all of your injuries when meeting with any new health provider.
Painkillers- If you are experiencing severe pain, your physician may recommend prescription or over-the-counter pharmaceutical pain relief. Some painkillers also may have an anti-inflammatory component which will help reduce swelling you might have from the accident.
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