“The new science is that you should not rest when you have an injury, you should continue to move it.”- Shiroko Sokitch
How do you help yourself with minor injuries?😃 Do you rest it or just try to “walk it off”?
In a recent Facebook Live video, I talked about the new way that studies are saying we should go about handling and healing our minor injuries.
Should we still ice, compress, and elevate minor injuries? After all, this is what we’ve been trained and told to do by many doctors or physical therapists throughout the years. I explain why we shouldn’t do that anymore and what changed to bring this new development.
I also share information about the new clinic I have started in my office in Santa Rosa and how it plays a big role in healing injuries safely and quickly. Make sure you keep watching this video until the end.😃🙌
Key things to remember:
- P = Protect your injury by avoiding painful movements.
- E = Elevate your injured limb above your heart and as much as possible.
- A = Avoid taking anti-inflammatories.
- C = Compress your injured limb with elastic bandages or taping to reduce swelling.
- E = Educate, to learn the right movements and to avoid unnecessary things like ice.
- L = Load the injured limb with exercise to help improve blood circulation and strengthen the ligaments for fast healing results.
- O = Optimism about your healing leads to positive results.
- V = Vascularization by doing cardio exercises to improve blood circulation to your injured limb.
- E = Exercise within reason that will keep you strong and support the strength of your muscles after an injury.
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/vJvVkB0yViQ
Resources Mentioned:
- Our clinic: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- My Book: Healing When It Seems Impossible: 7 Keys to Defy the Odds
- Audio Book: Healing When It Seems Impossible: 7 Keys to Defy the Odds
Ask me anything!
Let me know if you have any questions that I can help you with. I’m here for you during these unpredictable times and have set up a telemedicine service to get you the help you most need. Call my office at: 707.524.9640
You can also head over to my YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook and leave a comment or message me about your questions or concerns! I love hearing from you.
Love,
Shiroko
Inexplicable ailments, chronic pain and other mystery issues with your body do not have to be a forever thing. You can heal! Pick up a copy of my book – Healing When It Seems Impossible: 7 Keys To Defy The Odds.
