Pain After Falling On Ice - What Now?

Jan 30, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Mar 21, 2025

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You can prevent slips and falls on ice. Learn how and what to do to get better after a fall on the ice. — We are all at risk from a slip and fall on the ice. Find out how to get better fast!

Help! I Have Pain After Falling On Ice!

Try To Avoid A Fall In The First Place!

Here are some simple steps to help avoid a bad fall this winter:

1) Walk Like A Penguin

Keep your body slightly forward and take small steps. This will keep your centre of gravity over your front foot, decreasing the chance that it will slide out from under you. Slipping and falling most often involves the foot slipping forward and weight falling back.

2) Keep Walkways Clear

Shovelling snow quickly after it falls minimizes the freezing up of your walkway. Use ice melter to get rid of and prevent icing up of the walking surfaces.

3) Take Precautions

Not sure if there is ice underneath? Test it out with your toe first. If a sidewalk is too slippery, walk beside it in the snow, your feet will get a better grip.

4) Lighten Your Load

Too much weight on our upper bodies can throw off our balance. And if you slip, you might need your arms to help catch your balance again.

5) Keep Exercising

Strong, flexible muscles coupled with a good sense of balance can be achieved through exercise. Good strength and balance will help reduce your chances of falling.

If you do fall this winter, don’t despair. Here's what to do:

1) Use Ice

If you develop bruising or inflammation, remember to use a cold pack… 12-15 minutes at a time, and use it every couple hours.

2) Use Mild Heat

If muscles are just stiff and sore, some mild heat can be helpful.

3) Make an appointment to be assessed.

The pain of a minor injury after a fall will be reduced with chiropractic treatments. More severe injuries that include inflammation or tissue damage will benefit from speed healing with laser therapy. Depending on what part of your body you have injured, targeted stretches or exercises will be recommended to help complete your recovery.

If you have pain after falling on ice and don't know what to do, book an appointment with Dr. Doug. He'll get you moving in no time!