Don’t Let Auto Injury Steal Your Summer Fun

An auto accident injury shouldn't ruin your summer. These tips for recovery and enjoyment can help you recover.

Summer is here, but a recent auto accident has you sidelined. Don't despair! This guide offers tips for managing your recovery while still enjoying some summertime fun.

Introduction

There's never a good time for an auto accident, especially when it results in injuries. But if you're going to choose the "worst" time for crash-related injuries, it's definitely summer. Nobody wants an auto injury to disrupt their summer plans, which is why it's so important to prioritize proper recovery. If you were recently injured in an auto accident and hope it won't interrupt your plans this summer, chiropractic care can help. It's one of the most powerful tools for ensuring proper recovery and returning to your routine.

What should you know about using chiropractic treatments after an auto injury?

Prioritize Healing

First and foremost, it's important to follow your doctor's recommendations regarding your healing. Whatever treatment they've prescribed is essential to getting you back on the right track. Chiropractic care can be incorporated into any healing plan to enhance recovery.

You might be tempted to forgo your auto injury treatment plan if you aren't in too much pain or if you feel as if you can ignore the pain. It's understandable why summer would make you want to set aside healing and get back to your plans. Unfortunately, this can lead to serious complications that are entirely avoidable. If your doctor has recommended physical therapy, chiropractic care, or any other treatment, follow the recommendations, even if it means putting a few summer plans on hold.

Tips for Managing Your Injury While Still Enjoying Summer

There are several things you can do to manage healing from an injury without ruining your summer. For example:

Gradual Activity

Although you might be tempted to jump back into your routine or do all of the things you love doing during the summer months, it's best to gradually reintroduce activities into your schedule after an auto accident injury. In some cases, you'll need to modify your activities.

While this might sound like bad news if you're eager to enjoy your summer, it's for the best and prevents setbacks.

Listen to Your Body

One of the best things you can do to ensure healing goes as planned is listen to what your body is telling you. It gives you pain signals and lets you know when rest days are needed. Don't ignore the guidance your body provides you every minute of every day. The days, weeks, and months following an auto accident are a great time to tune into your body and really get to understand the signals it gives you.

Sun Safety

You might not consider the sun when it comes to healing from an auto accident injury, but it's important to do so, especially during the summer months.

Spending time outside is great for healing. However, you should prioritize sun protection, even if you have limited mobility and spend less time outdoors than usual. Make sure you put on sunscreen, wear a hat, and spend time in shady spots while outside, especially during the hottest hours of the day (11 am to 3 pm).

Adapt Activities

An auto accident injury doesn't mean you need to abandon all of the activities you're looking forward to this summer. However, you might need to make adjustments to accommodate your limitations.

For example, if you love spending time in the water during the summer, opt for calmer water activities like paddle boarding instead of high-impact water sports. If your injuries have impeded your ability to walk, make sure you have crutches or a walker with you at all times. Consider investing in or renting a beach wheelchair to help you enjoy your beach vacation.

Bring together the family or friends you typically vacation with to discuss potential accommodations that can be made and how everyone can help you enjoy your vacation even while recovering from an auto accident injury.

Focus on the Positive

It might sound cliché, but one of the best things you can do when recovering from an injury is to focus on the positive. This can be more challenging, but more important than ever when your injury threatens to interfere with summer plans. Maintaining a positive outlook and focusing on activities you can enjoy instead of those you'll need to put on hold makes all the difference when healing.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

If you've been injured in a car accident and are concerned your injuries could interfere with your summer plans, chiropractic care can help. We can provide personalized guidance and a safe, effective auto injury treatment plan to help you get back to your summer plans. Schedule an appointment today to learn more.

Dr. Darren Faherty D.C.

In 2004, Dr. Darren Faherty graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from UWEC - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Dr. Darren continued education at the highly esteemed University of Western States (formerly Western States Chiropractic College) where he obtained his chiropractic degree in 2007. He has been helping people recover from injuries and return to their normal lifestyles ever since.