Chiropractic care may minimize missed worked days for back and neck pain, according to research. In a survey, chiropractic patients tended to miss fewer work days compared to patients who hadn't seen a chiropractor. MORE INFO and VIDEO BELOW The survey included 651 Minnesotan workers with neck and back pain. Many employees admitted their pain caused them to make mistakes or stay home
Treatment for Painful Work Injuries
Our doctors at TriCounty Pain Management Centers can help you get relief from injuries at work. Call 215-486-1800 for an appointment at one of our many locations: Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, Warminster, Exton, Ardmore, Allentown, Willow Grove, Bethlehem, Norristown, Neshaminy Valley/Bensalem, Pennsylvania plus Middletown and Wilmington, Delaware
Repetitive Motion & Repetitive Stress Injuries
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
Sprains, Strains and Tears at Work
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most common workplace injuries requiring 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
Which Workers Suffer Most Injuries?
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
Workmen’s Compensation and the Injured Employee
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
Slips, Trips and Falls Can Cause Serious Pain at Work
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
Do You SIT All Day At Work? If So, Read This!
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
Treatment for Back Pain, Migraines, and other Work Related Pain
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
Need Help Relieving the Pain of a Work Injury?
If you reside in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware regions, and have suffered a work-related injury which is causing you pain, contact one of our pain management centers for an appointment with a skilled medical professional who specializes in helping to reduce painful symptoms. We have many offices throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, and in Delaware, including Warminster, Bensalem, Willow