Staying at a Healthy Weight is Critical for Your Recovery

When you are recovering from a workplace injury, your weight might be the furthest thing from your mind. You might even expect to gain weight as you recover, both by eating comfort foods to feel better emotionally and avoiding physical activity to prevent stressing your injury further. This is a dangerous expectation and can actively keep you from recovering from your injury. No matter how difficult it can be to continue to prepare healthy meals, do not stop eating right if you are injured. It is important now more than ever that you do all that you can to keep yourself at a healthy weight.

Your joints make it possible for you to move. If you are carrying excess weight on your frame, your joints will suffer from the stress, which can hinder your ability to complete physical therapy exercises. If you can not complete your physical therapy, you will not be able to make a full recovery.

When you are recovering from an injury, your mental health is as important as your physical health. Gaining weight due to decreased activity or a changed diet can cause self-image problems, which can make it more difficult to stay with a treatment plan.

Do not feel like you have lost all control in your accident. You can develop a diet and exercise regimen around your injury to prevent weight gain and keep you feeling in control. Implement a daily or weekly schedule to keep yourself in a healthy routine.

If your injury prevents you from getting to the store to buy fresh foods, consider asking a friend or relative to bring groceries to you. Alternatively, you can sign up for a grocery delivery service or purchase frozen foods. If you purchase frozen foods, beware of the excess sodium that can be found in frozen meals and processed foods. Stick to bags of steamable, frozen vegetables and frozen fruits without added sugar.

Ask your doctor about the types of exercises you can do while you are recovering. You might need to refrain from more strenuous activities, but non-contact exercises like yoga or swimming might be a great way to stay in shape while you recover.

Staying at a healthy weight after your accident is just one of the things you should be doing to ensure you make a full recovery. Other steps you need to take include documenting your treatment and progress and staying on top of all deadlines related to your claim. For legal counsel and representation tailored to your needs as a workplace injury victim, contact Corsiglia, McMahon, & Allard, L.L.P. today to schedule your free legal consultation with a skilled San Jose workplace injury attorney at our firm. We are available for clients in the Bay Area, San Mateo County, Alameda County, San Benito County, Monterey County, and Santa Clara County.

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