They can happen suddenly through impact or subtly over time through repetitive stooping, twisting, and lifting on the job. With the proper chiropractic care, you can recover from these injuries without drugs or surgery. Either you were injured on company time, company property, or by a company employee directly or indirectly.
You may have suffered a fall, run into something overhanging in the walkway, or been hit by a forklift. You and another coworker may have even collided innocently while walking, but when you fell, you sustained an injury. Not all workplace injuries are so obvious. If you type or sit for long periods at a desk, you may find you have tingly feelings in your arms, hands, or legs one day.
You might feel sharp pain going up your wrists, or you might be experiencing more headaches and migraines than usual. These injuries are due to poor posture and poor ergonomics. Suppose you were hurt on the job or suspect you have a workplace injury. In that case, your employer may have a policy in place requiring you to see a medical care provider or a qualified medical evaluator in your state to determine the level of injury you experienced.
Thankfully, in many states, chiropractors are considered qualified medical providers to do these evaluations. If you see a primary care physician who wants to prescribe you pain medications or suggests surgery to fix your ailments, you may want to get a second opinion from a chiropractor. Our chiropractor, Dr. Jennifer Moran, is adept at screening for these issues. Workplace injuries vary based on industry, the equipment used on the job, and how you bend, move, twist, lift, and otherwise support yourself while on the job.
Common workplace injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome, bent-neck pain, upper or lower back pain, headaches, migraines, and shooting pain down your legs or through your fingers.
