Work Injuries
Common Injuries in the Workplace
90% of injuries taking place at work affect the neck and back. These injuries can be physically debilitating. After a work injury, it is necessary to get appropriate care promptly to not only alleviate pain, but also to repair the injured area. Mauricio Chiropractic is one of the leading treatment centers for work accident injuries in Orlando, FL. Many of the common workplace injuries can be treated with the help of an experienced chiropractor including but not limited to:
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Sprains
- Headaches
- Nerve Damage
- Tendonitis
It is a common myth that the majority of workplace injuries happen during tasks that involve physical labor. What people don’t realize is that even workers who sit at a desk for the majority of their employment are also at risk. Poor posture can increase the stress put on the supporting muscles and ligaments which can eventually lead to serious health problem. A chiropractor can diagnose the problem and provide a plan to alleviate your problems with daily exercises to improve posture and your overall health.
At Mauricio Chiropractic our aim is to not only treat the injury but to find the source of it. We will go through a questionnaire to delve deep into your lifestyle and see if there is anything that can be tweaked in order to help in your recovery. We will then look at the physical symptoms and investigate what is the root problem. Any neuromusculoskeletal problems we come across are noted.
Living with pain can affect your demeanor and your relationships with friends and family. At Mauricio Chiropractic we offer a non-invasive service that can aid in your recovery and allow you to live in peace. We can do this through the following:
- Chiropractic Treatment
- Physical Therapy
- Stretching
- Improving Posture
- Dietary Advice
FAQs About Chiropractic Treatment For Work Injuries
One of the main reasons people lose work time is due to musculoskeletal pain like lower back pain. Chiropractic care is a very effective way to treat lower back pain and neck pain as well as sciatica. Being treated by a chiropractor can ensure you go back to work faster and also reduce any chances of becoming injured again.
With chiropractic care, you can treat all the injuries related to chronic musculoskeletal strain. Some of the most common workplace injuries we can treat at Mauricio Chiropractic are:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome. This is typically related to long hours of typing, writing, or mousing.
- Back strain or neck strain. It can be caused by awkward work postures, such as the nagging pain of low computer monitors.
- Pinched nerves. They may radiate pain, numbness, tingling.
- Tendonitis. You can experience it on the shoulder, elbow, knee, wrist, or other joints due to chronic overuse.
According to the International Labour Organization, 374 million non-fatal work-related injuries occur each year.
If you suffer an accident at work you should seek medical attention immediately to make sure you get the proper care and treatment you need. You can have serious complications if you don’t treat an injury.
While some patients try to mask painful symptoms with over-the-counter medication, others look to actually treat the problem from the root. This is where chiropractic care comes in.
Chiropractic care is a great option for people dealing with workplace injuries. Our treatments are completely drug-free and we can achieve faster healing while ensuring pain relief. Some of the techniques we offer for work injuries are spinal manipulation, spinal decompression, and physical therapy. You should be able to increase your range of motion and flexibility, which will help you prevent further injuries in the future.
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