Beware of Misdiagnosis! Just a quick blog post to
raise awareness of the consequences of receiving a misdiagnosis for a
musculoskeletal injury. A musculoskeletal injury is an injury to either muscle,
bone, ligament, tendon or fascia and includes strains and sprains. Recently I
have treated a growing number of injuries that have come to me about 8 weeks
from the point of injury. Clients have often not considered they may have torn
a muscle as the symptoms such as severe bruising, loss of movement and high pain
can mirror those of other problems. Not seeking treatment
within the first week of injury can delay the healing process. Often the body
will eventually fix the problem and the pain and other symptoms will cease.
What gets forgotten is that when a musculoskeletal injury heals and usually
leaves behind it a certain amount of scar tissue. This is a substance that is
much less elastic than muscle, tendon or ligament and therefore, if left alone
will leave the area much more prone to re-injury as it cannot withstand the
same forces as muscle, tendon or ligament. There are several modalities than
can help with removing scar tissue. Massage is the most useful but acupuncture
used in conjunction with massage is particularly good for chronic cases. Also necessary for a
musculoskeletal injury to heal properly is weight bearing, functional
exercises. This can be as simple as stretching or more specific strengthening
or proprioceptive exercises may be prescribed depending on the injury. Every
injury is different and it is important to remember most cannot heal without
force being put through the area so rest
is not always the best course of action. If you would like to talk
to Laura about your injury or book an appointment get in touch today. |
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Beware of Misdiagnosis!
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