How to Heal Faster from an Injury
Sustaining an injury can be a shocking and unexpected event in anyone’s life. It can also be very inconvenient, preventing us from doing a wide range of things from looking after our kids to working or doing the activities we love the most.
So, it’s fair to say that, when most of us sustain an injury, we want to do whatever we can to recover from that injury as soon as we can. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a few things you can do that will help you heal from any injuries you sustain as fast as possible.
Boost your immune system
The stronger your immune system is, the easier it will be for your body to do the necessary and start to heal itself.
Healing from an injury is a complex process where various different cells must work together to repair bone and tissue. So, if your immune system is overloaded dealing with a cold or a virus, or other nasty bugs, it will not be able to do an adequate job and healing will take much longer.
What can you do to boost your immune system at this time? Eat a healthy diet that is rich in leafy green vegetables, filling whole grains, and antioxidant-packed berries. You may also want to consider taking an immune-support supplement at this time but just doing your best to nourish your body will be a great help.
Lower your stress levels
It’s easy to get really stressed out when you have injured yourself and you’re worried about how you’re going to survive financially or how you’re going to continue to be the hands-on parent you have always been in the past, while you have a broken bone or a muscle tear., However, stress is only ever going to set back your recovery.
Why? Because stress can lower your immune system, which means your body will not be able to dedicate all of its valuable resources to fixing what is broken. Not only that, but when you are stressed, you have a lot more inflammation in the body, and your body will also release cortisol which can cause some complex chemical reactions in the body.
So, do whatever you need to do to bring your stress levels down, whether that be meditating every day, talking to injury attorneys about getting compensation, or having a family member come to stay and help you with the kids. The less stress you have in your life, the faster you will heal, and the quicker your life can get back to normal, it really is that simple.
Get plenty of sleep
It is not surprising that getting plenty of sleep is one of the best ways to help your body heal fast after an injury because, when we sleep is when our body is able to repair and rejuvenate itself.
As we sleep, our brains trigger various chemical processes, whereby hormones are released to start repairing broken tissue. We will also release a higher number of immune-boosting white blood cells as we slumber, which is always a good thing, but especially so when we are sick.
When we are healthy, we usually need between 7 and 9 hours of continuous sleep each night to make the most of the body’s rejuvenating processes, but when you are unwell, it can be helpful to increase this amount where possible because the more you keep the more chance your body will have to activate those healing processes and hopefully get you well in extra fast time.
Don’t drink or smoke
Both drinking and smoking have been shown to have a negative effect on the immune system and the body’s ability to heal, so although it may be difficult to give up these vices at a time when you are already struggling due to being out of action and in pain if you can try to do so, it will do you the world of good not only in terms of healing more quickly but for the rest of your life.
These days there are lots of apps, books, and medical services that will help you to more effectively give up bad habits and addictions, so it is definitely worth trying even if you think you might struggle, and even just cutting down will give your immune system a boost, so you really have nothing to lose by at least attempting to give up drinking and smoking if they are something you consume regularly.
Exercise
If your physician says it is safe to do so, doing a little light exercise is a great way to keep your body in good shape, boost your immune system, and strengthen your body so that it can support you in healing faster. Obviously, you will need to take your injury into account and only do exercises that will not cause further problems, and which will ideally help the healing process, but if the doctor signs off, a little exercise can be one of the best things for your problem.
Eat more protein and calcium
Protein, as you will know, is vital for building muscle, but did you know it also plays a vital role in healing it too? That’s why, if you are looking to heal quickly from an injury, you should perhaps think about increasing your protein intake. You should also, if you have a broken bone, think about adding more calcium-rich foods into your diet to help strengthen and repair your bones.
If you aren’t sure what you should be eating and drinking during recovery time, however, it is always worth talking to a nutritionist who will be able to help you find the right balance of foods to get you back on your feet.
As you can see, there are lots of pretty simple things you can do to speed up the healing process when you have been injured, but it will still take time and you should treat yourself kindly and cautiously until you are ready to get back on your feet again.
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