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Hints & Tips
Occasionally, you may feel some increased tenderness after treatment. This
is not unusual and is a result of the changes induced by treatment. Some
people liken the feeling to the effects of unaccustomed exercise.
If you are worried or would like any advice please do not hesitate to call
use. In the mean time, see the next page for some useful tips.
Cold Packs
These are very helpful reducing pain and assisting the inflammatory
(healing) process. They are most effective when used as follows:
In the first 24 hours after any injury apply hourly for 5 minutes at a
time.
Subsequently apply for 15 minutes every 3 - 4 hours
Never place the ice pack directly on the skin. Cover the area to be
treated with a thin cloth. Apply the cold pack (frozen peas, gel pack).
Sitting
If you have low back pain avoid sitting.
If sitting is unavoidable, use an upright chair
Use a cushion to raise your hips a little above your knees.
Stand up and move around every twenty minutes.
Driving involves sitting and long journeys should be broken up.
Lie
On your back with a pillow under your knees; or,
On your side, knees bent with a pillow between them.
Placing a duvet under your sheet may make a hard bed more comfortable.
A collar or rolled towel around your neck may help relieve neck pain.
Avoid repetitive movements (reaching stretching and twisting, even for
small items).
We understand that people have demands upon
them and although we might advise rest - this is often along the lines of
a change is as good as a rest.
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