When you are injured at work there are several things you must consider. Your health and recovery should be the primary focus of you and your employer. You will be required to fill out the necessary NC State Worker's Compensation forms (http://www.ic.nc.gov/forms/form18a.pdf) and have your employer or supervisor do the same. Once reported, you will often be directed to a company physician or an urgent care center. However, once you have received a diagnosis, you and complete treatment, you should make sure you are feeling like you did prior to the accident. Many times, your pain is all that is treated and what is often overlooked is the rehabilitation necessary to heal injuries to the soft tissues. Tendons and ligaments will often take 90 days or more to heal. Many patients whom are only given pain medication and without rehabiliation, will start to develop symptoms later. These symptoms may later develop into more serious and chronic issues. Unfortunately, there is generally no financial recourse for the patient and they are then obligated to pay out of pocket.
Chiropractic is an excellent means of dealing with workers compensation injuries. At Partners in Health & Wellness, we will provide you with a certified state workers' compensation exam. This examination will include the necessary orthopedic, neurologic, and chiropractic elements to let you know of the extent of your injury. Then, a plan will be constructed to return you to work as quickly and safely as possible. We will also provide you with rehabilitative exercises so that you will suffer minimal long-term loss.
In North Carolina, those who are injured on the job are protected under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. Therefore, it is imperative that you make sure that you get the treatment you need and deserve. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email Dr. Hecht. If you've been injured at work, make sure to go see a chiropractor for an initial consultation.
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