How do Broken bones heal? In this episode of the Help Yourself First Aid podcast, we look at potential boney injuries, how to recognise them and how to treat them - initially and promoting long term recovery. Your host Tj has more than 20 years of frontline paramedic experience and in the podcast he shares valuable lessons answering the questions you need answering! In later episodes, Tj introduces the concept of immediate Care paramedics who can provide more advanced help if needed. Also, look out for the introduction of our online community, launching soon, so you can discuss all aspects of immediate care! In this episode about broken bones, some key take aways are: • Different types of broken bones and how they are caused. • Some differences between bone and joint injuries. • Xrays are the only way to really tell if a bone is broken. • The two word treatment for a suspected broken bone. • What helps broken bones heal faster? We also know that you ask "How long does broken bones take to heal?" and "What is the best pain medication for broken bones?" - We answer these questions as well. However - we can't tell you how many bones has Jackie Chan broken! If you have any ideas for how we can improve or change the podcast, please leave a comment below as we read ALL the comments left. Thank you, and take care!