Work-Related Injuries in Estero

If you suffer an acute or chronic injury on the job, our work injury chiropractor in Estero can diagnose you and prescribe an effective treatment and/or rehabilitation program. Our chiropractors and therapists prescribe many techniques, from spinal adjustments to physical therapy, to ensure our patients leave our care in better health than they were before their injuries.

Our Naples Community Injury Center Estero office is accepting new patients now. Contact us to make an appointment for your initial intake examination with our team.

What Types of Work-Related Injuries Can Our Estero Chiropractors Treat?

Our chiropractors can treat a wide range of work-related injuries, including both acute injuries and chronic, nagging concerns. Some common injuries we treat for workers include:

• Back Strains and Sprains: Workers may suffer sudden pain that causes limited range of motion and mobility if they strain or sprain their back when lifting something heavy or making sudden movements.
• Herniated Discs: Improper lifting, repetitive motion injuries, and other incidents can cause herniated discs that lead to pain in the back and numbness, tingling, and weakness in the legs and/or arms.
• Whiplash: Whiplash is often a result of falls or traffic accidents. It causes workers to suffer neck pain and stiffness.
• Joint Dislocations: Workers who fall or get hit by objects on a job site could suffer joint injuries, including dislocations. This injury leads to pain, swelling, and often a visible disarticulation of the joint.
• Repetitive Motion Injuries: Workers who do the same tasks over and over can suffer repetitive motion injuries, leading to pain, weakness, and other symptoms in the affected area.
• Chronic Back Pain: When workers develop persistent back pain, it could be from an injury, poor posture, or repetitive strains. This pain most often affects the lower back.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Office and assembly line workers are most likely to develop this type of repetitive motion injury. It causes pain, tingling, and numbness in the hands and wrists.
• Tendonitis: Tendonitis occurs because of repetitive strain on certain joints, leading to pain, swelling, and limited range of motion.
• Bursitis: Bursitis occurs in joints—commonly shoulders, knees, and elbows—that experience repeated pressure or repetitive motions. Bursitis causes pain, swelling, and tenderness in the affected joint.
• Degenerative Disc Disease: Workers whose spinal cord suffers long-term wear and tear at work could develop chronic back pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, and other symptoms.

Sometimes, injuries require surgery. Following the surgery, we can help with these injuries by providing drug-free pain management, therapies, and rehabilitation.

How Our Estero Chiropractors Help Injured Workers

Our chiropractors aim to provide noninvasive, drug-free pain management and injury treatment for every patient. We assess their needs, use medical imaging as needed, and diagnose the cause of their condition. Then, we can build a personalized plan to effectively manage their pain, reduce swelling, and improve their range of motion while addressing the cause of these symptoms.

Each treatment plan we prescribe includes both physiotherapy and chiropractic care, ensuring we not only treat the underlying cause of the patient’s symptoms but also rehabilitate the affected body parts to reduce the risk of re-injury.

Our Estero Chiropractors Understand Work-Related Injuries and Related Concerns

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers suffered 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in one recent year. This equates to 2.7 cases per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Work-related injuries are common. We see them every day.

The Naples Community Injury Center team has more than 60 years of combined experience treating patients hurt at work. We understand how to help you manage your injuries, heal, and prevent further injuries in the future.

We also know how billing and insurance often work in these cases, whether you have access to workers’ compensation or need documentation of your injuries and treatment for a third-party lawsuit against the at-fault party. Call us today to schedule your initial appointment.

Prescribed Treatments for Work-Related Injuries in Estero

Our team of Estero chiropractors and therapists prescribe treatments and therapies to manage and heal work-related injuries. We aim to relieve pain, restore full function, and prevent future injuries.

Some common treatments and therapies we frequently prescribe include:

Spinal Manipulation

Chiropractic adjustments take many forms. We use controlled force to carefully adjust the spine and relieve pressure on nerves. This treatment improves spinal alignment, reduces pain and inflammation, and improves range of motion.

Soft Tissue Therapy

Soft tissue therapy helps to relieve tension in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It improves circulation and encourages healing. This care often involves massage therapy, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release.

Joint Mobilization and Manipulation

Our chiropractors use careful, controlled movement of the joint to improve the range of motion, reduce pain, and restrengthen the joint.

Traction Therapy

Traction therapy is a chiropractic technique that can relieve pressure on the spine, reducing pain. Our chiropractors employ mechanical and manual techniques to gently stretch the spine to address pressure on vertebrae, discs, and nerves.

Physiotherapy

We prescribe physical therapy to rebuild muscle strength, improve flexibility, and address any lingering weakness or imbalance. Physiotherapy is included in every personalized plan we prescribe.

Rehabilitation Programs

Our patients often leave our care in better health than they were before their injury. This is because of our rehabilitation program. We work to build strength, balance, and coordination with a personalized plan for each patient, helping them reach their goals and prevent future injuries.

Ergonomic Advice and Job-Specific Modifications

Our practitioners can provide advice and guidance based on the patient’s work environment and tasks, as well as other activities. We teach proper lifting techniques, proper posture, and more to help our patients reduce strain on their bodies and prevent future injuries.

Complementary Therapies

When patients come to us to manage pain, we prescribe drug-free therapies that can reduce pain, inflammation, and other symptoms while improving circulation and encouraging healing. We offer a wide range of these therapies, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation (E-STIM), and hot/cold therapy.

Call the Naples Community Injury Center Estero Location for an Appointment

The Naples Community Injury Center is currently accepting new patients at our Estero location. Our chiropractors diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate work-related injuries in Estero, FL. Contact us now for your appointment or to learn more.