By Lance Aldinger


Once you've been injured, your first concern is going to be recovering. Unfortunately, paperwork and other hassles are likely to present themselves at this time - usually pertaining to a workers' comp claim or the insurance of a the responsible party, which could slow down your healing efforts by causing more stress. You can get help with your recovery efforts by working with a Kent chiropractor, especially if your injuries affect your muscles or joints.

The chiropractor will first meet with you to establish how to relieve your pain as quickly as possible without needing extended downtime - while you should "take it easy, " chiropractors do not believe in bed rest. You might need therapies to reduce inflammation - therapeutic massage can be very useful.

Then, the plan of care will move into rehabilitation and correction - this often includes home exercises and other recommendations which have to be adhered to, but everything is designed with getting you back to your previous (if not better) levels of health and mobility.

A chiropractic doctor will share many lifestyle changes and techniques that are aimed at preventing future injuries. For instance, they may suggest ergonomic upgrades to your work space in order to limit the likelihood of injuries caused by strain.

As symptoms may not start immediately after an accident, if you have experienced acute trauma such as a car wreck, consider going to a chiropractor right away even if you are not in pain. There may be issues that could be resolved easily before they reach the point of causing obvious problems. Chiropractors do not perform surgery or prescribe drugs - if you absolutely need surgery a chiropractor will send you to your regular doctor for a consultation. As painkilling drugs tend to mask symptoms and risk further injury, minimizing their use is important for injury victims.

After having sustained a work-related injury or being harmed while playing sports or driving your car, think about contacting a trusted chiropractor who can tell you about different strategies for expediting and enhancing your recovery.




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