Chiropractic Care for Workers Comp Injuries

At Skocik Chiropractic, our Harrisburg chiropractor Dr. Skocik treats patients with a variety of issues and disorders, many of which are related to some type of work-related injury. Every day, more than 30,000 people are injured in some way at work and many more are experiencing long-term effects of work-related activities.

In this blog, we wanted to discuss several of the more common types of work-related or worker's compensation injuries. Perhaps the most common type of workplace injury is falling, either by slipping, tripping, or falling from one level to another. These falls can result in broken bones or injuries to the back and neck.

Another frequent injury is musculoskeletal disorders as the result of lifting. Workers often experience muscle spasms and back pain from twisting the body or improperly lifting heavy objects. The back and neck may become distended, and muscles may be overstretched.

Workers who carry objects or stand for long periods of time may experience joint pain or injury to spinal discs. People who drive often as part of their job may experience whiplash or other injuries as the result of an auto accident.

Those who sit at a desk all day may suffer lower back discomfort due to a poor ergonomic environment. Workers who perform repetitive motions with their arms and hands may experience carpal tunnel syndrome.

Natural Relief for Back and Neck Pain

It often doesn't even matter what your occupation is - adults who work in environments from offices to factories for any length of time are likely to experience some type of back or neck injury that may result in a Harrisburg workers comp claim. Whether it's a back muscle sprain, spinal cord injury, shoulder and knee injury or repetitive motion injury, our chiropractor can provide natural pain relief through spinal manipulation and adjustments, acupressure, massage therapy, or spinal decompression.

Once your initial injury is resolved and you are able to function normally, we may recommend Metagenics nutritional supplements or use of our therapeutic aquabeds to help you continue feeling flexible and pain-free.

Do you have questions about avoiding or recovering from workplace injuries? Leave us a comment below.