Work Injury Specialist
Work injuries can be extremely debilitating, preventing you from being able to earn a living and support yourself and your family. If you’ve been injured on the job, it’s important to seek out the help of a Work Injury Specialist.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bradley Eyford, D.C., has treated many patients in Tacoma with work-related injuries across a wide range of occupations. Dr. Eyford performs a detailed clinical evaluation based on your pain patterns and limitations in movement. Treatment is based on examination findings and may include chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapy to support recovery.
At Tacoma Chiropractic Health Connection, care is based on how the injury occurred and how your body responds over time. Treatments are always adjusted based on your comfort levels.
If a work-related injury is affecting your comfort, movement, or ability to perform your job, an evaluation can help determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate. Call (253) 396-1000 to book an appointment.
How Can Chiropractic Care treats a Work Injury?
Whatever the individual’s job is it exposes the spine to some pressure. Poor posture adds further stress to the spinal musculature and surrounding tissues. These factors contribute to back and neck injury resulting in pain, stiffness, and mobility issues.
We restore the spine’s misaligned structures to their proper positions by manipulating the spine and mobilizing joints. The gentle traction, stretching, and exercising resolve these symptoms to make the patient feel better.
We may also suggest lifestyle modifications, and dietary supplements to reduce the risk of further injuries in the future.
Lower Back Pain Due To Work Injury
Lower back pain is one of the most frequent complaints arising from work injuries. The lower back area of the spine, known as the lumbar spine, is the weight-bearing area. It is, therefore, more prone to injury.
The most common causes are strain and sprain that accumulate over time and result in either spinal subluxation, sciatic nerve leg pain, or a herniation. The resultant irritation and subsequent damage to the nerve cause severe pain in the lower back that affects mobility and quality of life. Back pain chiropractic care can help deal with this issue.
Neck Pain Due To Work Injury
Malpositioning of the neck, carrying heavy loads, and whiplash injury can cause muscle spasm, stiffness, headache, shoulder pain, and other neuromuscular issues, resulting in neck pain.
The close association of the head and shoulders with the neck muscles affects these too. Work-related stress is another crucial reason behind tight neck muscles and headaches.
A severe accidental blow to the head due to occupational trauma can cause vertebral fractures, cervical dislocation, and more severe complications, resulting in pain. Pressure point massage and spinal mobilization help alleviate these conditions.
Other Symptoms Of Work Injury
Besides backache and neck pain, a work injury can cause damage to other parts of the body. Some examples are:
- The repetitive motion of the hands, such as playing the piano, chopping with a knife, or typing on a computer, can cause carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis.
- The fall of a heavy object leads to penetrating injuries and more severe damage.
- A fall from height causes concussion injury, severe brain trauma, and fractures.
At Tacoma Chiropractic Health Connection, our team has extensive experience helping patients recover from a variety of workplace injuries. Seeking an early evaluation can help identify the extent of your injury and guide the appropriate treatment plan.
Book an Appointment For Work-Injury Treatment
Request an appointment online by calling us at (253) 396-1000
