The Smart Way to Handle Muscular Injuries
Stresses
and strains to the muscular system shouldn't be taken lightly. While it's not
unusual to try to shake it off if you don't think you're really hurt--and you
know your own body well enough to tell--certain types of injuries can be
deceptive. Rather than trying to distinguish a simple ache from a more acute injury,
you should take precautions until you can verify that the problem is not
severe. To be on the safe side, even a minor twist of the joint or sudden sprain
should be taken seriously.
When
you may have been injured, the first thing to do is to
- Cease activity right away, and don't try to work through it
- Rest the injury, treat it with ice and a compress, and elevate it to relieve the swelling
- If the injury doesn't get better, see a doctor
If
experiencing a lot of pain, decreased motion range, joint swelling,
instability, deformity, or are simply not getting any better, you should put
aside your misgivings and meet with a medical professional. They will most
likely order an X-ray to determine the presence or extent of any damage and
may, if necessary, recommend an orthopedic specialist.
Far too
many of us wrestle with injury and pain on a daily basis under the misguided
notion that it's not that bad. These ailments only worsen and end up causing
serious health issues down the line that could have been avoided in part or
entirely. An orthopedic specialist should be sought out as early as possible to
ensure proper treatments can be applied.
When it
comes to orthopedics
in Oklahoma City, Summit Medical Center offers comprehensive medical
services that go well beyond simple pain management. We have an experienced
medical team ready to diagnose and treat your condition and symptoms and get
you back to doing the things you love. We are dedicated to providing our
community the finest healthcare in a safe, comfortable environment.
Labels: Orthopedics in Oklahoma City
posted by Summit Medical Center @ 9:35 AM
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