Oklahoma always seems to have its fair share of icy weather each winter. In light of the icy weather we’ve had in the area lately, I wanted to share some information about slipping on ice.
I’ve met patients who experienced a variety of injuries as a result of a slippery fall. These can range from a minor scrape or bruise to concussions, broken wrists, and tailbone fractures. While the fall can be rather painful, most don’t think much of it since they could move around with ease after getting up. However, eventually you may notice regular occurrences of hip and pelvic pain, chronic wrist soreness, and even shoulder problems, all of which are a direct result of a fall, but are often not attributed to the fall at the time.
While slipping on a snowy sidewalk may seem like a small thing at the time, it can balloon into something much more unpleasant in just a few short weeks. Waiting months or years to fix it makes the problem more difficult to correct. So, if during this winter season you become one with the ground, call your chiropractor right away. The sooner you act the better off you’ll be!
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