Can a Chiropractor Help with a Work Injury in Jacksonville?
Yes. Chiropractic is one of the most appropriate first-line treatments for the musculoskeletal injuries that workplace incidents commonly produce, and at Full Swing Healthcare we understand both the clinical and documentation requirements that workers compensation care involves.
The Most Common Work Injuries We Treat
Lumbar strain from lifting is the most frequent. The mechanism is usually a combination of load, flexion, and rotation that stresses the disc and surrounding structures at the moment of the lift. Cervical and thoracic strain from repetitive reaching, overhead work, and sustained postures come next. Slip-and-fall injuries that produce compressive and rotational spinal loading are the third major category.
Repetitive strain injuries of the shoulder, forearm, and wrist from cumulative occupational loading are different from acute injury but equally treatable with chiropractic and soft tissue work. We see these in healthcare workers, assembly workers, and people who perform sustained keyboard or mouse work for years.
One Case That Illustrates How It Works
A patient came to us from a logistics company near the Jacksonville International Airport after straining her lower back moving freight. She had been to an occupational health clinic the day of the injury and was given anti-inflammatories and told to rest. Three days later the pain had worsened and she had right leg radiation. Dr. Muren found an L4-L5 disc irritation with nerve root involvement from the lifting mechanism. He used technique appropriate for disc presentations alongside spinal decompression. She was on modified duty in ten days and full duty in four weeks.
Workers Comp and Documentation
We accept workers compensation authorizations and provide the objective functional documentation that carriers require at every visit. Call us at (904) 539-3352 with your authorization information. 13770 Beach Blvd #4, Jacksonville FL 32224.
Written by
Dr. Cody Muren, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic · Certified Acupuncturist