Blog · Deborah Bateson · 26 October 2024
Aftercare
Swelling after injury
Elevation, movement and when swelling is a warning — physiotherapy aftercare that is not just a bag of peas.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Puffiness that tracks into a shoe. Some swelling is the injury doing its job. Swelling that rises with fever or breathlessness is not.
What we can do in clinic
We use movement as a pump, compression if appropriate, and we do not imprison a joint for a month. Ice is optional comfort.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Calf swelling with chest pain — 999. A joint that is hot and you feel unwell — same-day GP or A&E.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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