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Work Injuries in Lake Worth

If you don't work at a high-risk job, you might assume a work injury won’t happen to you. The truth is that a lot of our lives are spent at work. If we’re going to be injured, the workplace is a likely place for it to happen. Whether you work in a warehouse or an office, work injuries are a common problem Dr. Perez helps people with every day.
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Once you notice you’ve been injured at work, it’s best to report the injury to your employer as soon as possible and seek professional help. Tell your healthcare providers that this is a work injury so they can help you get the documentation you need if you decide to file a claim with your employer to help pay for your healthcare.

The sooner you work on your injury, the better for your work claim and the better for your health. Addressing injuries sooner can lead to improved and efficient healing time. Talk to your Lake Worth chiropractor at Active Edge Chiropractic as soon as possible so you can seek out the care you deserve.

Look out for the following symptoms:

  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Neck/Back pain
  • Pain shooting down arm/leg
  • Numbness/Tingling in extremities
  • Difficulty moving without pain

Types of Injuries Sustained in the Workplace

  • Physical Injury
    The most common cause of workplace accidents is physical injury. Strains and sprains, spine injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, fractures and dislocations, headaches/back pain/nerve damage/muscle spasms are all possibilities.
  • Repetitive Stress Injury

    Sometimes, a work-related injury is a repetitive stress injury (RSI). These injuries result from the continuous use of a particular body part or muscle group, which eventually leads to pain, swelling, and/or loss of function. RSI can affect any part of your body, but some common examples include the following:

    Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in the wrists Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) in the elbow Tendinitis (including rotator cuff tendonitis) at multiple sites on the shoulder complex Migraines

    If you have RSI and it is interfering with your ability to work, seeing a chiropractor may be beneficial. Chiropractors are trained to treat these types of injuries and can help you get back on track.

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