THE WELWYN & HATFIELD PRACTICE
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Are in alot of pain ? need advice, fast treatment or pain relief, dont know which treatment to choose and cant decide wether to see the Doctor or not.
Same Day Appointment Emergency Service Available
Call IAN NORMAN at the Welwyn & Hatfield Practice
01707 888 229 or 0780 339 29 03
( we will do our best to help )
Are you in a lot of PAIN ? The Welwyn and Hatfield Practice can offer you a fast and efficient EMERGENCY TREATMENT SERVICE & ADVICE LINE
We have a competent and highly experienced team specialising in acute pain relief. We use proven techniques to reduce and manage your pain.
We will get you pain free fast.
We are experienced in these cases and have been providing emergency treatments since 1988 .
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As with most medical conditions early diagnosis is vital in achieving a speedy recovery, delays in diagnosis of many conditions can impede recovery by weeks. Many of the conditions that we treat can be found on the web site but if you in doubt please call the Welwyn & Hatfield Practice emergency number and ask for advice or talk to Principal osteopath Ian Norman ( Tel: 01707 888229 or out of hours on : 0780 339 2903 )
Your appointment will usually take between 25 to 45 minutes depending on how complex and how much pain your in . Your specialist will use a combination of calming and relieving techniques so that you feel better FAST and recover QUICKLY.
We will advise you about whether any further treatment is necessary and provide you with some useful first aid advice .
EMERGENCY ADVICE PAGE FOR DISC INJURIES
If you have just suffered a recent traumatic injury, the following general ‘RICE’ advice may help if you are unsure please contact the Welwyn and Haptield Practice or your GP:
REST – rest the injured area for the first 24 hours if possible. Gentle movement (within your pain free range) is advisable; but full weight bearing on a sprained ankle for example should be avoided.
For back strain, carefully alternating between lying down and gentle walking can be of great benefit. If the strain is minor, keeping active is vital for your recovery.
ICE – apply an ice pack or cold compress to the area. Only do so for 10 minutes at a time – any more, and you could cause more damage. It is best to protect the skin with a towel or Vaseline – do not apply the ice directly to the skin. Wrapping some ice-blocks in a wet towel and crushing the ice and applying this to the inured part is the most practical. A pack of frozen peas or veg is a very good substitute ( ice is best used in the first 24 hours)
COMPRESSION– a supportive compression strapping can be applied, using crepe bandage or tubigrip. It must not be so tight as to cut off the circulation – and do allow for swelling to occur. – raising the injured (and possibly swollen) part above your heart level will help limit the swelling, and aid drainage.
ELEVATION- People often find that raising a limb leg, knee or ankle helps to reduce a fluid build up called oedema will this is an important part of healing if too much is left behind it can slow healing and create further stiffness and pain. Although rest is of prime importance during the first twenty four hours you should gently try to move the affected area as soon as possible. If you feel any undue pain or are worried please call the Welwyn and Hatfield Practice on 01707 888229 for advice
Many people find that heat is comforting.
If a muscle is tight or has gone into spasm, heat is very beneficial. However, if you have actually torn tissues and there is bleeding inside, a bruise for example, heat will exacerbate this – hence the advice to use ice in these instances for the short term. You may need to alternate hot and cold as you improve over the next week or so and.
Pain Killers
Paracetamol is the painkiller of choice especially the soluble type as it has a fast acting effect– asprin and ibuprofen can aggravate asthma, digestive problems and slow down healing. Do make sure you only take the recommended dose, and do not mix with other medicines (including cold remedies). If in any doubt please talk to your GP or pharmacist.
For a non-pharmacological alternative, try arnica (either as a cream, or tablets). If there is a lot of swelling or bruising, you suspect a fracture or the pain is unbearable, you should seek medical help straightaway. Visit your Welwyn and Hatfield Practice physio / Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist or Osteopath as soon as you can for a full evaluation and advice and expert management.
