Services are available in multiple locations throughout central Ohio. To make an appointment, call or request an appointment online. Skip to Content. Urgent Care. In This Section. To Tape or to Brace What is swelling? Why can swelling be a bad thing? Rest means not moving the body part in a painful way.
Movement is good, and can increase healing, but it should be pain free at this stage. Ice for the first 72 hours, 20 minutes out of every hour. Leaving ice on longer actually reverses the effect it has, and may increase swelling. Chemical icepacks should never be applied directly to the skin, or frostbite can occur.
Do not use heat for the first 72 hours; heat will increase the swelling. Compression , with an ace wrap. Your athletic trainer or doctor can show you how to wrap the body part to minimize swelling. Athletes need injuries addressed immediately to ensure they are able to return to practice as soon as possible. Seniors may require immediate attention because the body becomes less resilient as it ages.
Regardless of age or hobbies, if the injured area becomes painful, warm to the touch, or red, this could be the sign of an infection. It could also be symptoms of deep vein thrombosis. It is crucial to your health that you contact your physical therapist or primary care physician if you notice any of these signs. Most people immediately turn to ice to numb the pain and reduce swelling after an injury, but does it really work?
Ethan Anderson says yes. When applying ice, be mindful of leaving the ice in one spot or falling asleep with it on the affected area. The length of time that you should leave the ice varies depending on the body part and the person.
It stands for cold, burn, ache, numb. First the area will feel cold, then it will start to burn a little bit, then it will get achy, and finally it will go numb. There are some over-the-counter medications injured persons can use to reduce pain and swelling, but it might be wise to speak to a doctor first. For example, pain medications are discouraged for some injuries within the first 24 hours of injury because they can increase the risk of bleeding.
Pain medications can also negatively impact people with existing health conditions, such as the following:. Chances are that waiting six months for swelling to go away is not your preferred method of handling an injury. Working with a physical therapist can help your body heal at a faster rate and can reduce the risk of complications while healing. Ethan Anderson says that a physical therapist can perform a technique known as Manual Lymphatic Drainage and other skilled manual therapy techniques.
At Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy, we help our patients achieve a full recovery and get their lives back on track. Our physical therapists have served Phoenix and the surrounding communities for more than 20 years and look forward to serving you. Request an appointment today. Ethan joined the Foothills family in after completing his degree as a Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Montana, Missoula. If you take aspirin or some other blood thinner, ask your doctor if and when to start taking it again.
Make sure that you understand exactly what your doctor wants you to do. Be safe with medicines. Take pain medicines exactly as directed. If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed. If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medicine.
If you think your pain medicine is making you sick to your stomach: Take your pain medicine after meals unless your doctor has told you not to. Ask your doctor for a different pain medicine. If your doctor prescribed antibiotics, take them as directed. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. You need to take the full course of antibiotics. If you have an incision, or cuts or scrapes on your face, wash the area daily with warm, soapy water, and pat it dry.
Your doctor may give you other instructions about how to care for your incision. Follow your doctor's instructions exactly. Put ice or a cold pack on your face or jaw for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Try to do this 3 or more times a day for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. If your jaw is wired shut, keep wire cutters with you at all times in case you throw up.
Your doctor will show you how to use them. For example, call if: You passed out lost consciousness. You have severe trouble breathing. You have sudden chest pain and shortness of breath, or you cough up blood. Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have pain that does not get better after you take pain medicine.
You have loose stitches, or your incision comes open. You are bleeding from the incision. You have signs of infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness. Red streaks leading from the incision. Pus draining from the incision. A fever.
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