Often it is confusing as to what you should be doing in the event of an injury.  The helpful hints pages are a guide to some of the first aid that you can use at home.  By no means are these exclusive or exhaustive but a simple yet effective aid to some pain management.  Should any symptoms worsen, your first port of call should be your medical practitioner.  

Osteopathic or medical treatment should be sought following any prolonged symptoms as this usually means your body is unable to rectify the injured area without help.