Winter brings with it a whole set of back pain dangers. Snow and ice make everything slippery. Snow shoveling causes injuries, and so do a lot of the fun activities such as sledding and skating. Auto accidents due to slippery roads also play a role in increasing back and neck pain in the winter.
What should you do if you injure yourself? As with anything, that depends on the specific details of the injury. Here is a guide to aid you in your recovery.
* Assess the damage first. Did you fall and hit hard enough to break something or to give yourself a concussion. If so, call your doctor or head to the Urgent Care.
* Put ice on it. If the pain is sharp, there is swelling or bruising or it is a new injury, ice is appropriate for the first 48 hours or until the pain dulls out.
* Give it a day or two. If you haven't worked out in ages and you spend an hour shoveling snow, you can expect a sore back, chest, arms and legs. It's hard work! However, if it still hurts after 2 days and is not improving, it is time to call the chiropractor.
* If you cannot turn your head, call the chiropractor. This specific condition is more common in winter and can be EXTREMELY painful. However, it is also generally very easy to treat. This is especially true if you get to it early. Many people hesitate because they think it will hurt too much to have it treated, but you can generally adjust it with very little pain. Why? because the direction your head needs to turn to treat it is the direction that you can turn comfortably.
Winter can be tricky. but it can also be a lot of fun. Be careful and enjoy it! Spring will be here soon.
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