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The Best Chiropractic Care for Work Injuries
It is common for people to misunderstand what a work injury is and not realize that a Santa Monica chiropractor can help them solve the problem. Due to this misunderstanding, they often put off taking corrective measures until the issue has become intolerable. At this point, it can take a great deal of work to correct or be untreatable altogether, so it’s important to recognize when a work injury is happening and seek out treatment from a qualified professional chiropractor as soon as possible.
How a Work Injury Can Occur in Santa Monica
Most work-related injuries are caused by repetitive stress and overuse. When you go to the gym and a trainer teaches you to lift weights, the most important part of the trainer’s job is teaching you proper form while you lift.
It is important for your body that you keep a good posture while lifting weights so you don’t strain muscles while performing the repetitive weight lifting motion to build your muscles.
In the workplace, it is common to perform regular tasks with poor posture for hours at a time. Holding your body in a position it shouldn’t be in for that long, with repetitive motions irritating the situation, can put a lot of stress on your body’s frame. This can happen while sitting at a desk all day typing, working in a warehouse twisting your body as you lift things, or driving a vehicle all day in an uncomfortable position.
While it’s common for posture to be a major issue in these situations, even with correct posture problems can arise from repetitive motions that are hard on your body. Even small tasks can lead to damage over time. These work injuries can lead to acute or chronic pain that a chiropractor can help identify and then treat.
Common Work Injuries
Some of the most common types of work injuries a professional chiropractor will see include:
- Backaches
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Slipped or Herniated Discs
- Sciatica
- Frozen Shoulder
Early Chiropractic Treatment Can Prevent Further Damage
Sometimes, people will start to notice they have a twinge in their back, they feel a bit off, or they have a hint that something may not be right when they finish their workday. At this point, it can be valuable to make an appointment to visit a chiropractor. It may seem unnecessary when you are “not that bad” and want to not sound like you are complaining, but by discussing any concerns you have about your health with a medical professional early on, you can get early treatment for any possible problems and also learn preventative methods to ensure you remain healthy at your work.
Conditions Treated
Dr. Roy specializes in treating individuals that experience neuro-musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, or pain to the supporting
structures of the upper and lower limbs, neck, and lower back. As a board certified chiropractor and certified practitioner in
Active Release Techniques® (ART®), he is dedicated to helping individuals reach an optimum level of health
and fitness through personalized treatment specifically tailored to the individual.
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