Workplace Injury
When workplace injuries impair your ability to perform your usual work and recreational activities they impair your quality of life. If you have been injured on the job, make sure you get the expertise and level of care needed to get you back to your best self. Chiropractic care is the best treatment option for common workplace injuries,
Recognizing Common Work-Related Injuries
As we spend more time at work, it’s important to know about the common workplace injuries that can happen because of our daily tasks. These injuries can range from mild to severe and can hurt our well-being and job performance. Here are some common work-related injuries:
– Lower Back Pain: This can come from heavy lifting, sitting for long periods, or bad posture. It’s a common issue in the workplace.
– Neck Strain: Looking at a computer screen or bending your head down to use a tablet or smartphone for a long time can lead to neck pain and strain.
– Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Doing the same movements over and over, like typing, can compress the median nerve in your wrist. This causes pain, tingling, and numbness.
– Tendonitis: This is when tendons become inflamed from overuse, causing discomfort, stiffness, and weakness in the affected area.
Ergonomic Practices and Tips for a Healthier Workplace
Taking care of your health at work goes beyond just seeing a chiropractor. Setting up your workspace correctly can make a big difference in how you feel and can help prevent workplace injuries. Here are some easy tips to improve your workspace:
- Adjust Your Chair: Get a comfortable chair that supports your lower back. Make sure the chair is the right height so your feet are flat on the ground, and your knees are level with or a little lower than your hips.
- Position Your Monitor: Place your screen at arm’s length and make sure the top of the screen is at eye level. This helps prevent neck and shoulder strain.
- Use Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse: These tools are designed to reduce strain on your wrists, fingers, and forearms. They can help prevent problems like carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Take Breaks to Move and Stretch: Sitting for too long can make you stiff and uncomfortable. Stand up and move around at least once every hour. Stretch your muscles to improve blood flow and lower the risk of injury.
Chiropractic Care for Treatment and Prevention
Chiropractic care is a holistic way to treat and prevent workplace injuries. It focuses on keeping your spine healthy, improving how your muscles and bones work together, and making sure your nervous system is functioning well. This approach helps with pain relief and keeps you from getting hurt again. Here’s how chiropractic care can help with workplace injuries:
- Spinal Adjustments: If your spine is out of alignment, it can cause pain and limit movement. Chiropractors can adjust your spine to fix these misalignments, reduce swelling, and relieve pain from workplace injuries.
- Soft Tissue Therapy: Injuries at work often lead to tight or uneven soft tissues around the injured area. Chiropractors use techniques like massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release to ease pain and improve joint movement.
- Corrective Exercises: Chiropractors can recommend specific exercises to strengthen weak muscles and balance out muscle groups. This helps improve your posture and can prevent future injuries.
- Ergonomic Advice: Chiropractors can teach you how to sit, stand, and work properly to avoid injuries and stay healthy.
Getting Back To Your Best Self
At Auto Accident Injury Center, we offer expert help for workplace injuries. Our goal is to create personalized treatment and recovery plans to help you get back to work and your daily activities without pain. Dr. Bajwa and our licensed massage therapists will also give you tips on how to avoid future injuries. Here’s what our treatments may include:
- Manual Therapy: This involves occasional adjustments and soft tissue rehabilitation to help restore normal movement and properly align your joints.
- Soft Tissue Rehabilitation: We use noninvasive methods to help tight or damaged tissues get back to their normal function. This includes massage therapy, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, stretching, and exercises to improve strength and range of motion.
- Home Care: We create personalized programs to speed up your recovery, restore strength and mobility, and improve your posture. We offer education on good posture, exercises for range of motion, and advice on using ice packs and nutritional supplements that might help.
Working with Insurance
If you’ve had a workplace injury, your chiropractic care might be covered by worker’s compensation claims. To find out more about filing a claim, contact us at Auto Accident Injury Center at (555) 802-1234.
Make sure your workplace injury gets the right assessment and treatment. Schedule your FREE CONSULTATION today!