Published November 18, 2021
Accidents happen at any age and fitness level. How serious a slip and fall injury is depends on many things, including how you land, but one thing stays the same: how you respond to the accident is key to a good recovery. Here are a few tips to guide you.
Get a proper diagnosis
Getting medical attention as soon as possible, ideally from a pain specialist, should always be your first step after a fall. In the best case you walk away with nothing worse than embarrassment, but a specialist can confirm whether your injuries are more serious than you realized, or find injuries you didn't know you had.
Talk through treatment options
Once we know how serious your injuries are, our team can put together a recovery plan. Some slip and fall injuries can be treated with rest and over-the-counter medication; more serious ones need more intensive treatment.
Let your body rest
An injured body spends a lot of energy repairing itself, so give it plenty of sleep and rest. You may want to jump right back into your routine, but your body has been through trauma and needs a break.
That doesn't mean staying completely still; moving around the house a bit can help. We'll tell you which activities are safe for your injuries.
Eat well
What you eat affects how well you heal. After an injury, your body sends white blood cells to protect the area, fight infection and manage repair. Without good nutrition, healing can slow as the body deals with inflammation elsewhere. A healthy, protein-rich diet keeps your body focused on recovering.
Manage your symptoms
Symptoms vary with your injuries and how severe they are. A pain specialist can suggest ways to stay more comfortable during recovery. Medication is a common choice, but options may also include meditation, fish oil supplements, hot and cold treatments, soaks or massage.
AIPI can help you recover
Because slip and fall injuries vary so much, each case needs a thorough, accurate diagnosis. From there, our medical team builds an effective, comprehensive treatment plan.
If you or someone you know was recently hurt in a fall, call us to schedule a consultation.