Acute Phase of Healing

Acute Phase of Healing

Written by Dr. Chase

Chiropractor

The first phase of healing after an injury occurs is called The Inflammation Phase. This is the bodies natural response to stress or injury.

Here is what it looks like:

  1. Injury or stress occurs

  2. Blood flow increases to that area to start healing

  3. White blood cells release chemicals to "clean up" area of injury

After the injury is cleaned, the 2nd phase will start. The Inflammation Phase should only take 3-7 days depending on the type of injury.  

If the inflammation or swelling is still present there maybe some underlying issues that could cause it to stay:

 1. If your PH is more acidic 

 2. If you are in a brace and your joint is immobile

 3.  A chemical imbalance (deficient in a vitamin or mineral)

 3. Auto immune disorder

 4. There is a more serious injury

The "RICE" method works best for the first couple of days of a new injury (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).  If after the first couple days of an injury the inflammation or pain do not decrease, seek a health care provider for further guidance.