Workers’ Compensation Chiropractor - Prior Lake, MN
What Is Workers’ Compensation?
Worker’s Compensation is a type of insurance that can be used to cover any medical expenses or lost wages that result from people injured on the job. In the state of Minnesota, workers’ compensation covers not only medical benefits, but can also cover chiropractic care. It typically covers a number of injuries that can happen to nearly any worker. These injuries may occur as the result of a slip and fall accident, tripping over a hazard or on an unsafe surface, or falling off a ladder. For some workers, workers’ compensation will cover injuries that happen while the worker is driving or traveling as part of his or her work duties.
What Conditions are Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Many neck and back problems associated with workers’ compensation are the result of spinal misalignment, which means that the bones of the spine have moved out of position. Other work-related neck and back problems are the result of soft tissue injuries, such as whiplash, affect the muscles, nerves and connective tissue of the neck and back.
Spinal adjustments can free trapped nerves and alleviate pressure on the rubbery discs cushioning the bones of the neck and spine.
Through adjustments and other chiropractic treatment techniques, we are able to treat a wide variety of different injuries. Some of the most common injuries we see in our clinic include:
Neck/back sprains, strains, and tears
Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive stress injuries
Herniated discs
Sciatica
Headaches and migraines
What To Do If You’ve Been Injured?
In the event that you experience an injury on the job, it’s important to take action right away to ensure that you receive the care you need. Following a workplace injury, you’ll want to take the following steps:
Document the incident. Even if your injury seems relatively minor, it’s important to seek professional care as soon as possible. By documenting your injury with HR, and the circumstances that caused it to occur, as early as possible, you improve the chances that your worker’s compensation claim will be honored. You will also want to notify your employer right away.
Consult a professional. Don’t let yourself feel intimidated by the thought of trying to navigate the workers’ compensation claim process in order to receive the chiropractic care you need. We are experienced in handling workers’ compensation chiropractic claims, and can assist with claim submissions to ensure you receive the coverage you need to recover from your injury. We will work with your insurance company and employer to make the process as simple as possible for you.
If you’ve been injured in the workplace, don’t wait to take action. We can help you navigate the process and provide you with the care you need to recover from your injury. Contact us today at 952-855-1230 to learn more about your treatment options.
