When the body sustains an injury, it reacts quickly
to begin the healing process.
There is usually some swelling, pain and redness in
the area - all signs that the body is mobilising to repair itself. Prompt
first-aid measures help to minimise the extent of the damage and give some
pain relief.
You should be feeling some improvement within a day
or so but if your injury does not improve as fast as you think it should,
you may benefit from an assessment by a Chartered Physiotherapist. The
address of your local Chartered Physiotherapist can be found in Yellow
Pages, or on the web at www.physiofirst.org.uk - find a physio. Always
look for the letters “MCSP” or "Registered with the Health Professions
Council" to ensure they are fully qualified. You can check your
physiotherapist is registered at
www.hpcheck.org.
You can help your body to repair with these simple
first-aid measures:
