Work Injuries

In today’s society, many people have jobs that present obvious injury risks such as working with heavy objects or duties requiring prolonged bending. Less known is the fact that many of our jobs, as sedentary as they may seem, pose risks to our health due to repetitive motions. Repetitive motions, such as prolonged computer use, constant typing, or looking downward for extended periods, can also cause musculoskeletal dysfunction and may result in nerve irritation. Whether you have been injured on the job or your duties at work are contributing to your symptoms, the chiropractic physicians at Slocum Chiropractic are highly trained to determine the contributing factors to your symptoms and recommend the appropriate workplace changes.

Following a series of neurological, orthopedic, and reflex testing, the specific cause of your dysfunction is determined. Once the appropriate diagnosis has been made, your doctor will begin the appropriate treatment plan for your specific condition. Current medical literature strongly supports conservative chiropractic therapies for the treatment of the majority of work related injuries. All treatment options will be discussed with each patient prior to beginning treatment. Additionally, our physicians regularly lecture in the community regarding topics such as injury prevention and ergonomic safety in the workplace, and would be happy to speak at your place of employment. At Slocum Chiropractic, we are committed to indentifying the cause and contributing factors of your symptoms including workplace involvement. We are also committed to providing the highest quality conservative treatment for your work related injuries.

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