Work Injury

Repetitive Stress and Overuse Injuries  

In some cases, work injuries are caused by a single accident, but most work injuries are caused by repetitive motions and overuse. Repetitive stress and overuse injuries can occur from doing small tasks with poor posture over a span of weeks, months, or years. Sitting at a computer, lifting heavy boxes, or travelling for work can all cause acute and chronic stress on the body. Common repetitive stress injuries include: 

• Frozen shoulder 

• Carpal tunnel syndrome 

• Sciatica 

• Back pain 

• Arthritis 

• Disc injuries  

Preventative and early treatment of repetitive movements is vital for maintaining health and longevity in your career and life.  

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How Can Chiropractic Care Help with Work Injuries? 

Whether it’s repetitive motions, sitting all day, manual labor, or a single accident, all of these put a large amount of physical stress on the spine. Increased physical stress on the spine leads to misalignments of the spine, called subluxations. When subluxation occurs, the surrounding muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves are negatively affected, leading to symptoms such as pain and tension. Getting your spine evaluated and adjusted by one of our trained chiropractors can help to relieve the physical stress on the spine caused by work injuries. If your case requires additional forms of treatment such as physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, or more, we are happy to make recommendations for your specific needs.  Call our team today to set up your consultation and examination for your work-related injury. 

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