Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries, and it’s no guarantee that the pain from those injuries will go away anytime soon. If you were hurt in a slip and fall, it’s good to know how you can manage pain and return to some of your regular activities. You focus on treating your injuries while a Washington, D.C. unsafe building accident lawyer works on getting you the compensation that you deserve.
What Can Help Me Manage Pain After a Slip and Fall?
There are plenty of ways that you can manage pain after an accident. Every injury is different, but some things that can work are:
- Ice and cold packs
- Heating pads
- Neck or back braces
- Medication like anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, and painkillers
- Chiropractic treatment
- Physical therapy
- Massage therapy
- Epidural steroid injections
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Acupuncture
- Activity like yoga or pilates
It can sometimes be difficult to find the best way to treat a slip and fall injury and manage any pain. Working with a doctor to try out different methods of pain management is a good idea.
When Should I Seek Out New Ways to Manage Pain?
You should also be on the lookout for new injuries or signs that your current methods aren’t working. You may want to look into new ways to manage pain if:
- There is new or worsening pain in any part of your body
- You cannot stop vomiting or feeling nauseous
- You have a headache or other sides of traumatic brain injury
- Extremities start to feel weak or numb
- New or worsening pain makes moving or doing your daily activities more difficult
- Your way of managing pain does not seem to be making a difference anymore
Sometimes injuries get worse over time or you end up irritating other parts of your body because another part of your body is hurt. It’s important to pay attention to your pain and be ready to manage pain in a different way if needed.
Should I Get Medical Care Even Before I Feel Hurt?
In some cases, people don’t feel injured in the immediate aftermath of a slip and fall accident. People can feel stressed or embarrassed, and the adrenaline running through their system can make it harder to feel pain and notice injuries.
This is why it’s a good idea to see a doctor soon after an accident even if you don’t feel like you’re hurt. You can get a proper diagnosis and there’s less risk of you making any injuries worse. You can also get a head start and find the best possible ways to manage pain right away.
Meet With Our Legal Team
If you want to learn more about your legal options, contact Trombly & Singer, PLLC to schedule a consultation with our team. We can tell you more about how our lawyers can help with slip and fall cases like yours.