Work Related Injuries & Their Treatment
Pain management doctors in the United States, or any country for that matter, have to deal with people reporting with various types of workrelated injuries. These could occur in white collar or sedentary jobs, where typically the people sit for a long time and stress their spine and back due to wrong posture or a chair that doesn’t quite fit comfortably. Inappropriate posture could also hurt the soft tissues in the neck and shoulder. White collar job injuries also occur in the forearms in areas such as the wrist and fingers due to the constant typing or writing involved. The wrong typing posture can cause conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Most white collar workplace injuries are musculoskeletal injuries involving damages to cartilage, muscles or nerves. Jobs involving physical activity could bring about more severe injuries such as bone fractures. In factories, injuries could also occur while operating machinery. Slip and fall injuries are also quite common. Occupational injuries sometimes occur as a result of an existing condition getting worse. Workrelated disabilities could also recur.
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Musculoskeletal Workplace Injuries Here is a list of common musculoskeletal work-related injuries and disorders:
Upper limb disorders
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Cervical radiculopathy
Cumulative trauma disorders
Foot and ankle problems
General strain/sprain syndromes
Myofascial damage
Neck/back injuries
Repetitive motion disorder
Repetitive strain injury
Shoulder dislocation
Tendinitis
Tenosynovitis
Effective Non-surgical Treatments When it comes to musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation and pain management centers in Brooklyn, NY offer an array of effective non-surgical options. These include: Chiropractic manipulation – Procedure administered by a chiropractor, involving gentle and subtle thrust using the hands to correct misaligned vertebrae or subluxation, and provide pain relief Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) – Treatment employing low voltage electric current to stimulate the nerves of the affected region for relieving pain Radiofrequency ablation – A minimally invasive procedure performed under mild sedation and local anesthesia, it involves injecting a radiofrequency needle to halt the concerned nerve’s ability to transmit pain from the affected region Spinal decompression – Treatment involving applying distraction forces through FDA-approved equipment for quick healing from spinal disc injuries Pain management sessions – Involves exercising and other myriad procedures such as TENS, radiofrequency ablation, physical therapy, massage, prolotherapy, injection, etc., depending on the extent of pain Physical therapy – Involves therapeutic exercises, massage, ultrasound, traction, ice and heat application, and other modalities. Rehabilitation services – Depending on their condition, patients are made to do various exercises including treadmill, elliptical trainer, stair stepper, resistive weight machines and a host of other procedures
Consult a rehab specialist in a reputable pain management center in Brooklyn to get customized treatment for your work-related injury. In leading centers, a team of healthcare professionals from various specialties collaborate to diagnose and treat various types of musculoskeletal disorders and help patients manage pain effectively, return to their routine activities, and improve quality of life.
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