Workplace injuries can cause moderate to severe pain, and can occur in virtually any workplace setting, from a standard office to a busy industrial site. Among the most common workplace injuries in Greater Philadelphia and throughout the nation are musculoskeletal injuries, often caused by overexertion, prolonged standing, or heavy lifting. We also see many patients suffering pain from slips or

Repetitive motion injuries are much more common in today's world, where people use computers, mobile devices and phones for extended periods of time, or are often sitting for much of the day in the same position.  Perhaps the most commonly known RSI is carpal tunnel syndrome, but these types of injuries can impact many parts of the body and cause great pain and discomfort. In our pain

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most common workplace injuries requring days away from work were the result of sprains, strains and tears.  More than 38% of the nation's office and work injuries fell into these categories. And improper lifting was often the culprit, as shown in the bureau's chart. They report that "overexertion in lifting and lowering" was the most

Nursing assistants, laborers, heavy machinery operators, and truck drivers are among those workers who suffer the most workplace injuries, according to the government's labor bureau.  Overexertion is often to blame, and muscular/skeletal disorders account for nearly 33 percent of the cases. Freight, stock and material movers, along with nursing assistants, incurred the highest number of

Am I covered for my workplace injury?  It is a question our patients commonly ask. If you suffer a pain-inducing workplace injury in or around Philadelphia, you may -- in fact -- be covered by workmen's compensation. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry publishes a number of helpful pages of information on their website, explaining workmen's comp, such as the one at this

One of the more common causes of workplace injury involves slips, trips or falls at the office, factory floor or other parts of the work environment.  A wet production plant floor, lavoratory, or lobby tile can cause a painful fall, knocking your body out of whack, and knocking you out of work for a while. Falls -- from ladders, stairwells, scaffolds, or various levels at work -- account for

A lot of Americans spend a lot of time sitting at their jobs, as many are tethered to computer workstations or performing a so-called "desk job".   Research now reveals conclusively that sitting all day not only can cause some serious musculoskeletal injuries and pain, but it can even significantly reduce life span, according to some. Sitting for more than 11 hours a day can increase risk of

A back injury is a common work related injury affecting our patients at Tri County PMC, sometimes caused by a herniated disc or bad posture at work.  We often see patients who sit at ergonomically unsound desks, hunched over all day, peering into their computer monitor, squeezing their neck to hold a phone during a call, or typing for hours without proper support. This all takes a real toll on