HOW LONG AFTER AN INJURY SHOULD YOU GO TO THE DOCTOR?

Whether you are a safe driver or a cautious athlete, accidents happen. They may occur when no one is at fault and are sometimes unavoidable. So, how should you react after suffering an injury? It is imperative to try and stay calm. Although it is hard to control, panicking may lead to confusion. If there are others involved, confirm if they are okay.

Even if you suspect everything is fine, you should consult your doctor. So, to answer the question, you should visit your doctor immediately after suffering an injury.

Types of Treatments You Can Get After Injury

Most people seek medical attention if they fear the injuries are extensive but forgo it when the injuries are less visible or minor. But this should not be the case. Even minor injuries can have devastating health implications down the road. Some of the treatments you should seek after an accident include:

Cold Laser Therapy

Cold laser therapy is a treatment that uses a low-intensity laser. Because the low light levels do not cause heat to the treatment area, it is often referred to as a cold laser treatment. The treatment commonly finds use in physical therapy or sports medicine. It usually treats minor injuries such as muscle or ligament strains.

Anodyne® Infrared Light Therapy

Anodyne treatment is an FDA-approved procedure that uses heat therapy. It seeks to increase your local blood circulation after sustaining an injury temporarily. This drug-free treatment offers you relief from discomfort and pain such as:
 

• Knee pain.
   

• Foot pain.
   

• Back pain.
   

• Muscle spasms.
   

• Other joint pain.

Spinal Decompression Therapy

This is a form of motorized traction for alleviating back pain. If you experience back pain after an injury, you should see your doctor right away. They could administer spinal decompression therapy. The procedure gently stretches your spine, altering the force and position of your spine. As a result, there is a better movement of oxygen, water, and other fluids in your spine.

Chiropractic Adjustments

Also known as spinal manipulations, this treatment helps improve your body’s physical function. Your chiropractor will use this therapy to enhance your spinal motion. If you have recently suffered an injury that causes neck pain, headaches, and lower back pains, this treatment is perfect for you.

ReBuilder® Therapy for Nerve Oxygenation

Neuropathic pain can be crippling, debilitating, and even fatal in some circumstances. It results from nerve cell dysfunction and can cause heightened pain sensitivity. If you suffer an injury that results in neuropathic pain, ReBuilder® therapy can relax shrinking nerves or wake them up. This restores normal nerve polarity, reducing pain levels after nerve injury.

Kinesio Taping

It is a therapeutic tool used by rehabilitation therapists. It is an elastic tape that mimics your therapist’s hands in pain management. It is ideal if you suffer joint malalignment or soft tissue injury. It is also helpful if you suffer from edema.

For more on various treatments after an injury, visit South Bay Wellness Center & Chiropractic at our office in San Jose, California. You can also call (408) 642-6060 to book an appointment today.