An estimated 104 million employees in the United States are involved in workers compensation injuries at some point in their career. That’s over 94% of all employees in the nation!Â
At Arrowhead Clinic we will examine your worker’s compensation injuries through range of motion tests, muscle palpation, x-ray analysis, and if needed an MRI.
After your exam, the chiropractor will provide a comprehensive diagnosis on what is causing your pain conditions and what treatments will be needed to get you relief as quickly as possible.
Our clinic has cutting-edge treatment options to deal with slip and fall accident injuries. Our treatment solutions will be customized to meet your individual needs.
How Long After an Injury Should You See a Chiropractor?
It’s recommended to see a chiropractor as soon as possible after an injury. The sooner you seek treatment, the quicker you can start your recovery. Chiropractic care is most effective when started early, helping to prevent long-term pain and complications.
If you experience pain or discomfort from an accident or injury, visiting a chiropractor within 14 days is ideal. Early treatment ensures proper diagnosis and allows for a personalized treatment plan to heal injuries like sprains, strains, or spinal misalignments.
As with any doctor visit, you should tell your Chiropractor every detail about your injury.Â
You need to be honest and accurate when describing what pain you are having, where it is, how often, and how painful. Medical professionals still rely on patients to report on any symptoms they are having and what difficulties they are experiencing.
Some injuries, like soft tissue damage, can be more subjective than others, which means it is even more crucial for you to communicate honestly about your pain. Even if you think that some of the symptoms you are experiencing are minor, let your Chiropractor know about it.
Sometimes a seemingly harmless symptom can turn into something significant in a few weeks’ time.
It is also important to remember that you should not speculate answers to questions you are unsure about. If you are asked a question during your medical exam that you do not know, say exactly that.Â
Arrowhead Clinics will properly document your injuries and provide a detailed employer’s report.
The Detailed Employer’s Report includes the following:
You should seek medical treatment for a workplace injury as soon as possible.
Getting early treatment, usually, means a quicker recovery.
It also helps that when you seek medical attention soon after the accident, your employer will not question whether or not the injury is work-related.
Bottom line: the sooner you seek medical attention from a Chiropractor or Doctor, the better.
Common workplace injuries include:
These are just some of the common injuries that occur from a workplace accident.Â
If you are injured while working there are many reasons that seeing a chiropractor is the best treatment. Chiropractors use non-invasive treatments for injuries without the need for prescription medication. Â
For the best treatment call Arrowhead Clinic today for a free consultation.Â
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