Tissue healing begins to take place at the time of injury. This is because chemicals are released from damaged cells which begin the inflammation process. Inflammation plays a very important role in the healing process but prolonged activation of the inflammatory reaction can cause adhesion formation that is detrimental to your body’s structure and function.
Injuries must be handled by a professional quickly and efficiently so tissues heal in a beneficial manner and not in a willy-nilly fashion that will lead to problems in the future. That is why it is imperative you do not delay treatment of injuries. Do not think that because the pain is diminishing that all is well, because it is not.
Apply ice to the injured area as soon as possible and ask your doctor if further treatment is necessary. Leave that decision up to a professional instead of delaying treatment which may result in a permanent alteration in your body’s structure.
It is very frustrating when a patient waits weeks to seek treatment following serious injury in a fall or auto collision because the window of opportunity to offer them the best chance of a positive healing experience has greatly reduced. See your doctor immediately!
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