There are approximately three million common workplace injuries throughout the country according to OSHA. The Bureau of Statistics breaks it down and approximately 8,000 workplace injuries per day, 350 per hour, or six injuries per minute occur. Work-related injuries can cause pain even when you have time off work, which causes wage loss and inconvenience.
Over the last eight years, Health & Rehab Chiropractic has been treating workplace injuries. Work-related injuries cause pain, time off from work, which causes loss of wages and is inconvenient. We take a personalized approach to every treatment plan because each patient’s injuries are different. Our chiropractors are here to support you every step of the way whether you are looking for relief from chronic pain or looking to improve your overall health and wellness.
How Can a Chiropractor Treat Workplace Injuries?
At Health & Rehab Chiropractic, Dr. Brandon Czekaj will ask what your specific complaint is, such as back pain, he then works with you to find the root cause of the condition. Usually Dr. Czekaj starts by asking questions about your lifestyle, what type of work you do, and other factors that may contribute to the pain you are experiencing. He will also ask for a personal and family medical history. If Dr. Czekaj feels it is necessary he will do an X-ray. He also checks your flexibility, posture, strength and movement of joints. After the initial examination, he then goes over all the information and results using his experience and education to create an individualized treatment plan to help you get back to the quality of life you want.
What are the Most Common Work-related Injuries in Centreville?
The most common workplace injuries are:
- Overexertion and bodily reaction includes:
- Non-impact injuries – excessive physical effort when lifting, pushing, turning, holding, carrying or throwing
- Repetitive motion – the process of breaking down a larger task causes stress or strain in the body because of the repetitive nature of the task, usually without strenuous effort.
- Slips, trips and falls – examples of them:
- Slips and trips without falling
- Falling on the same level: tripping, slipping, falling while sitting, and falling onto or against object on the same level
- Falling to a lower level: falling from a collapsed structure, falling through surfaces, and falling from ladders, roofs, scaffolding or other structures.
- Jumping to a lower level: This is different from a fall because it is controlled and voluntary
Another workplace injury that is becoming an issue is improper positions while working on a computer for any length of time. There are ergonomically correct examples on how a desktop/laptop computer should be in relation to your body.
Another workplace injury that is becoming an issue is improper positions while working on a computer for any length of time. There are ergonomically correct examples on how a desktop/laptop computer should be in relation to your body.
What To Do If You Have A Work-related Injury?
If you have overexertion, non-impact injury, repetitive motion injury, slips, falls or trips you should seek treatment. Health & Rehab Chiropractic care is a great option for treatment of chronic pain and muscle strains. Unlike medical professionals, we do not use invasive treatment or medication that could cause longer recovery times or side effects. Our team gets to the root of your issues rather than just treat the surface issues. Chiropractic treatments not only help with your immediate issue, it can also help reduce your risk of obtaining future work-related injuries.
Is Work Related Injury Treatment Safe in Centreville?
Yes, chiropractic care is often recommended for pain relief and recovery from workplace injuries such as neck or back pain. Chiropractors use non-invasive treatments and they can address the root cause of the injury. At Health & Rehab Chiropractic some of the techniques we use are spinal adjustments, Thompson drop table, Graston Technique®, spinal decompression, shockwave therapy and instrument adjustment techniques. Our chiropractic care treatment program could include spinal adjustments, spinal decompression, shockwave therapy, electrical stimulation, therapeutic methods, exercise program, rehabilitative therapy and/or traction.
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Health & Rehab Chiropractic is here to help you recover from work-related injuries. With our experience and expertise, we provide personalized care to relieve pain and restore you to the quality of life you deserve.