Ways To Treat And Recover From A Buckle Fracture

Manage The Pain

Once the buckle fracture is immobilized, it's important to manage the pain. Immobilization should help with this, however, the pain associated with buckle fractures can be acute and severe in the days following the injury. Likely the most effective form of pain management is through the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications. As long as patients follow the instructions, they should be able to reduce the severity of their pain while the fracture is healing. Patients might also want to consider using hot and cold compresses to manage the pain. The application of heat and cold in short intervals should reduce inflammation, numb pain, and soothe the surrounding joints and muscles. If patients are seeing a physical therapist for the buckle fracture, they could also consider deep tissue massages as a means of relaxing the surrounding muscles, which should put the rest of their body at ease. When using ice, patients should make sure they avoid getting the cast or splint wet.

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