The physical and emotional distress that accompanies a work-related injury can be overwhelming. However, proper treatment provides victims with an opportunity to recover and heal from their work-related injuries in Naples.
At Naples Community Injury Center, our chiropractors will apply different therapeutic options to help you get back to normal and feel better than ever. Call our Naples injury doctors to schedule an appointment.
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Our Work Injuries Treatment in Naples
Work-related injuries are unfortunately common. A Survey of Occupational Injuries and illnesses (SOII) study from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that 2.8 million workers suffered non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. Injuries can range from minor cuts to more serious issues, such as a spinal cord injury.
If you have suffered from a workplace accident injury, your chiropractic care for work injuries will involve:
- Examining your situation thoroughly: We will perform a full medical history on you because we believe in a holistic approach to your recovery. Our chiropractic team doesn’t just address your symptoms; we take a look at the causes. Our medical staff start the recovery process by listening to you describe your injuries and the accident. We will even conduct X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans to learn as much as possible about you.
- Creating a treatment plan: Once we complete your initial examination, we develop a treatment program that caters to your unique needs and goals. We address areas to improve your strength, mobility, and endurance. Through your recovery, we will assess your improvements and adapt your program to set new goals and benchmarks. Additionally, your feedback is not only welcomed; it is encouraged. If you want to focus on other aspects of your progress, we can work with you, educating you on the best options to reach better health.
- Working directly with your case manager and insurance companies: We also understand the financial obligations you face as an injured worker in Florida. We will work with you and the insurers to facilitate your treatment and provide you with the quickest recovery possible for your injuries. If necessary, we will provide you with your complete medical records to file with your workers’ compensation claim. We can also suggest personal injury lawyers in the Naples area who can help with your claim or pursue a third-party lawsuit.
- Advising you on how to reduce your risk of injury recurrence: Your treatment program not only aids in your physical recovery but educates you on sound, healthy practices. We can show you the changes you can make in your life and the exercises you can do to prevent future re-injury.
Our team offers a number of different treatment methods for work-related injuries in Naples.
Workman’s Compensation Care
If you have suffered a work-related injury, you may be eligible for Florida workers’ compensation benefits.
In addition to designing a treatment plan that helps you recover from injury, we will coordinate with the concerned parties to facilitate treatment and fast recovery, such as:
- Your employer
- The insurance companies
- Your personal injury attorney
Workers’ compensation provides injured workers full medical coverage of necessary medical expenses related to their recovery and two-thirds of lost income while away from work healing from their injuries.
Depending on the circumstances in your case, you may qualify to pursue a third-party claim. A third-party claim would allow you access to further compensation to cover a wider array of damages in your case. If you do not have a personal injury attorney, we can suggest some.
Chiropractic Care
A cornerstone of Naples Community Injury Center is our chiropractic care services. Chiropractic care helps reduce pain and discomfort from work-related injuries. Our chiropractors will combine chiropractic adjustments and other treatments to help improve mobility and decrease inflammation in the injured areas.
Adjustments are designed to realign joints and bones, aiding in the body’s natural healing process.
Pain Management
Work-related injuries all come with some degree of pain. Our staff can provide pain management to help ease the discomfort associated with chronic conditions. Our doctors will prescribe treatments that improve the function and mobility of the injured areas, providing a non-narcotic, drug-free alternative to pain management.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a common treatment for many types of work-related injuries. The goal in physiotherapy is to strengthen affected areas like the neck, shoulder, and knee, among other injuries.
Our physical therapists will work with you to improve mobility and flexibility through techniques such as massage therapy and stretching exercises. We can provide resistance training to help you regain the strength you’ve lost while your injuries healed. We also provide gait training to help you improve balance and stability.
Rehabilitative Therapy
Rehabilitation involves exercises designed to strengthen weak muscles and improve the range of motion in injured joints to function normally again. Some injuries, such as neuropathy, may require specialized rehab treatments until symptoms subside.
Neurology
Neurology services are available for patients who have suffered head injuries or brain damage resulting from workplace accidents. Our neurologists provide comprehensive testing as well as long-term care for those suffering from chronic problems such as post-traumatic epilepsy (PTLE).
Most Common Work-Related Injuries We Treat
Each worksite comes with its own risk of injury. For example, construction sites require heavy lifting and material carrying. As such, construction workers are at high risk of severe injuries like back injuries, torn muscles, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Those who work at manufacturing plants may have to make repetitive motions when they use power tools to assemble their products. This repetitive action may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or bursitis.
The following is a list of the most common types of injuries in the workplace that we frequently treat our patients:
Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common ailments in the U.S. It affects nearly 80% of adults at some point in their lives, according to Mayo Clinic. Back pain may result from lifting heavy objects or bending over repeatedly for long periods at work.
Similar injuries include injuries to the neck and shoulders.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
RSI is caused by repetitive motions performed over time, such as typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for long periods every day. RSI can cause pain anywhere between the hand to the shoulder. Pain is often accompanied with swelling and tenderness to the affected area.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome involves tingling or numbness in the thumb and fingers due to compression of nerves in the wrist area. This condition often occurs due to repetitive motions involving wrists and hands at work. Factory workers, mechanics, surgeons, and cashiers may suffer from this condition.
Muscle Strains
Muscle strains occur when muscles tear from overuse, sudden exertion, or sudden impact. Symptoms include pain, swelling, muscle weakness, and tenderness around the affected area.
In addition to muscle strains, sudden impacts to the body can result in bruising and joint injuries, such as dislocations.
Fractures
Fractures occur when bones break due to direct trauma or repetitive stress placed on bones over time. Symptoms include pain at the site of injury, tenderness to touch, bruising, and deformity.
If you have suffered an injury at work and would like to discuss the possibility of a non-invasive alternative for your recovery, call the Naples Community Injury Center. Schedule your initial appointment today.
Work-Related Injuries a Naples Worker May Experience
Several factors can contribute to work-related injuries, including:
Physical Exertion
Physical exertions, such as lifting heavy objects, can lead to work-related injuries. Some employers may be tempted to rush through tasks to get more done in less time, increasing the risk of injury.
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Falls are one of the three leading causes of all injuries reported by workers, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This type of accident is often due to wet floors, poor lighting, uneven surfaces, and slippery floors.
Striking or Crushing Accidents
These accidents involve getting hit by falling objects, such as crates or boxes or getting crushed by machinery or equipment, such as forklifts and conveyor belts.
They can also occur from impact with vehicles, such as dump trucks and tractors.
Electric Shock
Electric shock occurs when electricity passes through the body with enough force to cause physical damage or death. Electric shocks can result from contact with power lines, energized electrical equipment, or other sources of electricity, such as faulty wiring or electrical motors in different machinery.
Poor Posture
Poor posture can lead to a wide range of musculoskeletal problems, including back and neck pain. Poor posture often occurs due to hunching over a computer all day. Also, faulty chairs can throw off your posture and strain your muscles.
Poor Training
Employees should train in how to use equipment properly and safely before they start using it on their own. If they don’t undergo proper training, they could end up hurting themselves or others due to inappropriate use of equipment.
Get the Best Treatment for Work-Related Injuries in Naples!
Work-related injuries can be devastating, both physically and emotionally. Therefore, it is important to see our team immediately for proper diagnosis and treatment. At Naples Community Injury Center, our doctors will use different treatment techniques to suit your needs and goals.
Call us and embark on a journey to recovery.
