Is It Time to See A Doctor?

We wish that an ice pack, a bit of Sore No More and a good night’s rest could solve all of your ailments and keep you living a pain free lifestyle.  Unfortunately, that is not always the case.   Sometimes a problem requires medical attention.

So when should you seek out a physician for your pain?

• When your pain lasts more than a reasonable amount of time.  If you’ve fallen on your elbow and it’s still aching a month later, it’s probably time to see a doctor.
• When pain, discomfort or pressure is experienced in your throat, chest, abdomen or arms without cause.  You could be experiencing a heart attack.  Learn more HERE.
• When pain inhibits you from doing something you could do in the recent past.  If suddenly you can’t reach the coffee canister on the third shelf of your cupboard, (barring left over soreness from other circumstances. of course) you need to find out why.
• When inflammation is not subsiding despite use of RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) methods.
• When pain is not responding to pain relievers you may be taking.

Generally speaking, if you’re experiencing pain that you can’t explain, if you’ve been in pain for an abnormal length of time, and/or if your friends and family are saying ‘maybe you should get that checked out,’’  it's time to call up your doctor and make an appointment.
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*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com