What You Can Do To Help Yourself
Chiropractic treatment protocols have been time tested and they work. The best way to make the fastest, most complete recovery is to follow the doctors’ instructions.
More often than not, we make recommendations that include at home therapies such as icing or stretching. Making the time to work on your prescribed stretches and exercises at home will help speed your recovery. Remember that your should not feel pain or “pay a price” for doing your at home therapy. You should feel as though you worked the area but it shouldn’t be painful. If you feel discomfort with any stretches or exercises consult with Dr. Jones before continuing.
Hot and cold therapy is an effective at home treatment. The rule of thumb for which to use is as follows:
Use cold packs when you are experiencing any level of pain. Pain always means that inflammation is present. Inflammation always responds more favorably to cold compresses versus heat applications. Use cold packs in 20 minute sessions and ice as many times per day as possible. You should allow for a 20 minute break in between icing sessions. If the ice makes the injured part ache or aggravates the pain in any way, discontinue and consult with Dr. Jones for further instructions.
Writers Bio
Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.
Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.
Call Steve Jones at
(619) 280 0554
San Diego Chiropractic
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