Workplace injuries can happen in almost any profession. Some occur suddenly after a fall, lifting incident, or other accident, while others develop gradually from repetitive movements, prolonged sitting, poor ergonomics, or physically demanding job duties.
At Easy Reach Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, we evaluate work-related musculoskeletal injuries and develop individualized treatment plans based on the injured area, functional limitations, job demands, and recovery goals. Treatment may include chiropractic care, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and other conservative treatment options when appropriate.
4 Common Work Injuries
1. Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repetitive strain injuries can develop when the same muscles, joints, or tendons are stressed repeatedly over time. Employees who type, lift, reach, grip tools, or perform repetitive tasks may experience pain, stiffness, weakness, numbness, or tingling.
2. Work-Related Headaches
Headaches may be associated with prolonged computer use, poor posture, muscle tension, or strain involving the neck and upper back. Employees who remain in one position for extended periods may also experience neck stiffness and shoulder tension.
3. Back Pain and Back Injuries
Back injuries are common in jobs that require frequent lifting, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, or prolonged sitting or standing. Symptoms may include pain, stiffness, muscle spasms, limited movement, or discomfort that travels into the legs.
4. Neck Pain and Neck Injuries
Neck pain can develop from repetitive reaching, prolonged computer work, awkward working positions, lifting, or sudden workplace injuries. Symptoms may include stiffness, limited range of motion, headaches, shoulder discomfort, or symptoms traveling into the arms or hands.
Treatment for Work-Related Injuries
Treatment depends on the specific injury and the patient’s individual needs. Care may include chiropractic treatment, physical therapy and rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, laser therapy, spinal decompression when appropriate, and other conservative treatment options.
For injured workers who need additional rehabilitation before returning to physically demanding job duties, work conditioning and work hardening may help rebuild strength, endurance, lifting capacity, and other job-specific functional abilities.
Workers’ Compensation Care
Easy Reach Chiropractic & Physical Therapy provides treatment for authorized Workers’ Compensation injuries. Our goal is to help injured workers improve mobility and function and safely progress toward their work-related recovery goals.
If you have been injured at work and have been referred or authorized for treatment, contact Easy Reach Chiropractic & Physical Therapy to schedule an evaluation.