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A spiral fracture, otherwise known as either a torsion fracture or a twisting fracture is one that happens with blunt force or impact from something. The main cause of a spiral fracture is when a lot of twisting or force is put onto a long bone. A spiral fracture is a way the bone breaks. It is a type of complete fracture. Although it may be called a complete fracture, it is always the result of the bone being broken into two different places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you see a spiral fracture, you may think of a winding staircase or a corkscrew. This is because the break happens diagonally across the bone that is always longer than it is wide. For the bone to break this way means there was great force or a lot of twisting that happened to cause it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although these types of broken bones will almost always require surgery, there are a few things you can do from home to relieve the pain and to speed up the healing process. This mainly consists of eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn how to speed up the healing process and to relieve the pain from a spiral fracture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Get More Protein<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Around half of your body’s structure is made from protein <\/a>and when you break a bone, you will need to consume some extra protein to begin the repair process for that broken bone. Protein also helps your body to take in and use calcium, which is another important nutrient your body needs to help build new bone and to repair the broken bone. There are different foods you can eat to help your body consume the protein it needs to begin the healing process for the broken bone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best sources of protein include different meats, fish, milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, beans, nuts, seeds, fortified cereals, and products containing soy. Getting the right amount of protein can mean the difference between a longer healing time for your broken bone and the spiral fracture healing the way it should, at a faster level, to get you right back to life like you should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Get More Calcium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not only does calcium <\/a>help the healing process go faster but it also promotes stronger bones. Also, because it promotes stronger bones, the foods and drinks that contain high amounts of calcium can help you help the healing process go by that much faster. There are different foods and drinks that contain the calcium you need to help your bones get stronger and to promote the healing process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to WebMD, adults should consume 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium every day to get the right amount required for their body. If you don’t consume enough from the food and drinks that contain high amounts of calcium, ask your doctor if you should also take a supplement. He or she will tell you whether you need one and how much you should be taking daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good sources of calcium include milk, cheese, yogurt, broccoli, turnips, kale, soy products, bok choy, salmon with bones, canned tuna, almond milk, fortified cereal, and juice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Vitamin D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin D<\/a> should be a part of your daily diet to help heal your fracture. It not only helps your blood take in and use the calcium that you consume daily but it also helps build up the minerals in your bones.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing about vitamin D is that you can easily get a lot of it by being outside during nice weather. This is because vitamin D comes from the sunshine too. Spending even 15 minutes outside every day is good enough for fair-skinned people, a little longer for darker-skinned people or those who tan easier and don’t burn easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This vitamin is one that is found naturally in foods including egg yolks and fatty fish. However, manufacturers have added it to other foods including milk and orange juice. Younger to middle-aged adults should be getting at least 600 IU of Vitamin D every day, while older adults should get a little more at 800 IU every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Vitamin C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Collagen is one important protein that is a\u00a0 building block that helps strengthen your bones. Consuming the proper amount of vitamin C<\/a> helps increase the making of collagen by your body which in turn also helps heal broken bones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best sources of vitamin C include fresh or frozen produce since older or cooked produce can run a huge risk in losing some of its vitamin C. If you are trying to get more vitamin C through fruits and vegetables that contain it, go fresh or frozen or go home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good sources of vitamin C include oranges, kiwi, berries, green vegetables, peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes. Eating these fresh fruits and vegetables every day not only can provide you with a tasty treat but can promote your spiral fracture to heal faster, putting you on the road to recovery even quicker than you thought. This is always a good thing for you to be able to get out there and live life the way you were meant to live it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Iron<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An iron deficiency, also known as anemia<\/a>, which is when you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells, your broken bones or fractures can heal slower. Iron is another nutrient you need to help make collagen for your body. Again, collagen is an important protein that works as a building block to help make your bones stronger.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting the right amount of iron can also play an important role in getting the much-needed oxygen to your bones. Without getting the proper amount of oxygen to your bones, they won’t heal like normal or as fast as they should. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amazing sources of iron include red meat, dark meat turkey, dark meat chicken, eggs, oily fish, leafy green vegetables, dried fruits, fortified cereal, and whole-grain bread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think you are anemic or have an iron deficiency, you should consult with your doctor as soon as possible to find out what you should do. He might tell you to take an iron supplement which can help you get the iron you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Potassium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As long as you get the proper amount of potassium <\/a>your body needs, you won’t lose that much calcium after urinating. However, don’t get enough and you might be losing too much calcium once you urinate. There are a lot of different foods that contain a high amount of potassium in them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foods rich in potassium include bananas, nuts, seeds, potatoes, meat, fish, and milk. Getting enough potassium could mean keeping the proper amount of calcium in your body to promote stronger bones. Getting enough can also mean healing your spiral fracture faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t think you are getting enough potassium because you are not eating enough of these foods, seeing your doctor can help with this. He or she can do one of two things; put you on a new diet rich in these foods or tell you to take a supplement to help you get enough potassium in your diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Castor Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to helping heal a spiral fracture faster, you can use castor oil<\/a> to make the process easier for you. This is because castor oil includes an active compound that acts as an anti-inflammatory which can help to soothe the pain caused by the inflamed bones from the fracture. When using castor oil for this purpose, you will need cold-pressed castor oil and a clean washcloth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to use the castor oil for healing your spiral fracture, you should soak the clean washcloth in the cold-pressed castor oil. You then need to wring out any excess oil out of the cloth and wrap it around where the spiral fracture is. Leave it wrapped around the fractured bone for a couple of nights. Although castor oil can help heal the fractured bone, if you have a cast, you will have to wait for it to be removed before you can use it for this purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Epsom Salt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Epsom salt<\/a> is also good for the healing process of a spiral fracture or other broken bones. This is because it is also a magnesium sulfate. Magnesium can help inflamed bones from a break or fracture because of its anti-inflammatory property. It also helps the swelling associated with the broken bone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When using Epsom salt, you will want to add one cup of it to your bath water to soak your fracture bone. You should soak in an Epsom salt bath once daily for about 20 to 30 minutes. If you don’t want to take an Epsom salt bath daily to help the healing process become a little faster, you can also do it every other day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only will the Epsom salt help make the healing process faster but the hot water can help soothe the pain associated with your broken bone. You should definitely take advantage of this soothing bath at least once per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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