Helping yourself after Treatment:

• Your body can take at least 48 hours to settle after your treatment.
• Be kind to yourself and do not rush at doing a lot of jobs, even if you feel better.
• Do not lift or do repetitive actions such as hoovering, etc.
• If you have babies or young children, be careful when picking them up and where possible, use both hands and bend from the knees.
• Be aware of your own body, how you are standing, sitting, carrying, etc.
• Our bodies need water to allow the kidneys to function correctly, so drink plenty of water to help clear the toxins that are released after treatment.
• Be aware of your diet and eat healthily. Do not drink alcohol as it relaxes the muscles and can allow the bones to move out of place again.
• Have cool baths and showers. Heat, again, relaxes the muscles and then don't hold the joints in their correct alignment.
• Use an ice pack on any area that aches for up to 15 minutes. Do not place the ice pack directly on the skin, wrap it in a tea towel first.
• Do not carry handbags or heavy work bags on the shoulder as this can strain muscles of the neck and shoulder girdle.
• Avoid stretching for things. Alter your position so that you can reach them easily.