Most Common Types of Work Injuries

Improvements in workplace safety and health are resulting in fewer workplace injuries. However, there are still several injuries that occur often. These injuries are preventable. You can prevent severe complications and injuries by getting regular chiropractic care. Do not wait to seek treatment after sustaining a work injury. Starting earlier will save you the money you would lose by taking sick days.


Here are some common work injuries and how chiropractic care can help you with them.


 

Muscle Strains and Overexertion



Overexertion leads to muscle strain and various other injuries. It can lead to excruciating pain that may cost you work days. You may also take some time to recover even after getting back to work. Chiropractic care improves your range of motion. With it, you will not easily strain your muscles or overexert them. 


In case you encounter strain injuries, chiropractic care will help you recover by aligning the muscles. It also deals with inflammation and pain, which will help you heal fast. The chiropractor can also teach you stretches and exercises to help your body become strong.


 

Trips, Slips, and Falls



Your workplace may have quality floors and surfaces or good housekeeping to avoid spills and clutter. It may also provide the proper footwear to provide grip and prevent injury. However, trips, slips, and falls may still happen. The main problem, in this case, is a lack of balance that chiropractic care can help you improve.


Chiropractic care starts by aligning your musculoskeletal structure. It is the first step in helping you regain your balance. After alignment, the chiropractor will teach you stretches and exercises that will help you improve your core strength. When your core is strong, it improves your balance.


 

Crashes and Collisions



Crashes and collisions are other common workplace injury causes. These injuries are bound to happen if a worker has low energy and concentration. Chiropractic care allows your body to work at optimal levels. Hence, circulation and communication happen efficiently. 


Various body organs, like the brain, can get nutrients and oxygen as they need them. This will allow you to concentrate on your work. There are no distractions, letting you avoid unnecessary crashes and collisions.


 

Falling Objects



Chiropractic care improves your agility. Thus, you can easily and quickly get out of the way of falling objects and debris. You also have balance and can deal more efficiently with excessive vibrations that may destabilize others.


You are less likely to sustain injury. Some people may call you lucky, but it is just a matter of regular chiropractic care. Keep doing your stretches and exercises for improved agility.


 

Getting Caught by Machinery



Workers sustain these injuries due to a lack of concentration. Sometimes, they may concentrate too hard at work and miss the potential danger they are placing themselves in. With chiropractic care, you can quickly respond and get out of harm’s way.


You can avoid such situations as your body works at optimal levels. You can quickly recover from fatigue at the end of the day, allowing you to concentrate better at work.



For more information on common work injuries, visit The Spine Clinic at our office in Salem, Oregon. Call (503) 362-5555 to schedule an appointment today.