Can chiropractic care really help your work-related injury? Yes, it can. In fact, studies show that it can. Revive Medical Center offers chiropractic and other medical services to our patients to help them if they’ve been injured at work or suffer from an ailment related to their jobs. There are four primary work-related injuries that we treat every day. Here is what they are so you can see that chiropractic medicine can help alleviate the discomfort caused by your work-related injury.
Repetitive Motion
Many people think a work-related injury is something that happens in a warehouse or on a construction site, but repetitive motion injuries can happen to anyone who repeats the same motions all day long. Do you work in a kitchen and prep food all day? Do you type at a computer all day? Repetitive motion injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis among other painful conditions.
Objects
If you do work in a warehouse or on a construction site, you might be injured by a falling object. Anyone can get hit on the head by falling objects, but these injuries tend to happen on active worksites. However, file boxes in an office storage room can tumble and food supplies at a fast-food restaurant. A falling object can damage your head, neck, shoulders, and spinal cord, especially if the object is heavy.
Slips and Falls
Another common work-related injury is to slip and fall. You might slip on a wet floor or trip over a computer cord. The workplace should always be kept free of falling hazards, as the injuries related to such can be serious, including a broken hip or severe back problems. Thankfully, chiropractic care can alleviate pain and stimulate healing for a quicker and less painful recovery from a fall.
Overexertion
Overexertion is basically repetitive motion on steroids. You might be carrying construction materials all day long and overexerting your back, hips, arms, and shoulders. You might be a delivery driver who has to lift and carry heavy boxes all day long. Overexertion is also a work-related injury that can be treated with chiropractic medicine because chiropractic medicine treats alignment, joint, and muscular issues.
Revive Medical Center is located in Lawrenceville, GA, and, as mentioned above, we treat work-related injuries. Schedule an appointment with one of our specialists by calling 770-343-3187. We’d be happy to assess your work-related injury and recommend a treatment plan designed to alleviate your pain and restore your mobility.
