After you’ve been in an accident, it can be a difficult time, but it’s important to try to remember amongst all the chaos that taking care of yourself is a top priority. We spoke with Dr. Martin Andrade DPT of Coast Physical Medicine in Fountain Valley, CA about the importance of reducing inflammation after an accident. Follow along with his quick tip down below:
In order to reduce discomfort and pain after an accident, Dr. Martin suggests that you quickly try to reduce the inflammation of any areas experiencing pain. He explains that even ten minutes is all you really need to help reduce most inflammation that may be causing discomfort.
Another important tip to consider if you’ve been injured in an accident is to move around a bit. If you are able to simply walk around at a slow or moderate pace, you can increase the circulation in your body which can help to fight inflammation, as well.
All in all, if you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s important to take the time to think about yourself and begin preventing inflammation immediately by utilizing ice and moving around to keep your blood circulating. And if you have been injured in an accident, be sure to reach out to Dr. Martin Andrade DPT of Coast Physical Medicine in Fountain Valley, CA or any of our doctors who work on a lien basis for an evaluation and to figure out the best course of treatment for your unique case.
