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Ergonomics

Work-Related Injuries And Ergonomics At Fairway Chiropractic In Kitchener, ON

Thousands of people get injured at work every day; some injuries are more severe than others. It is important to learn about the different work-related injuries because some are avoidable.

Injuries at work can result in personal, social and financial costs hence the importance of safety at work. An injury is referred to as work-related if and when an event at work contributes or causes the condition or if the work environment causes the injury.

Most people suffering from work-related injuries stand to benefit from chiropractic care from Fairway Chiropractic in Kitchener ON. Here are a few work-related injuries and what causes them.

Ergonomics

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel is a condition that is known to cause pain, tingling, and numbness in the arm or hand. It occurs when a major nerve of the hand is squeezed or compressed.

Carpal tunnel syndrome worsens with time but if diagnosed early can be treated. It happens due to repetitive motions of the wrists such as typing.

Frozen Shoulder Syndrome

Frozen Shoulder Syndrome, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where an individual experiences stiffness and pain in their shoulder joint.

It is known to worsen over time. Frozen shoulder happens in stages, and as soon as you suspect you are developing frozen shoulder, you should visit a doctor.

Frozen shoulder can result from a serious fall at your work-place or overuse of the shoulder especially if your work duties involve a lot of physical movement.

Backaches And Neck Pain

Backaches and neck pain are the top causes of work-related injuries. They are often dismissed as signs of old age, and if they are not treated, they can worsen. Repetitive movements at work, lifting and maintaining poor posture can lead to back pain. The pain can be classified into two; acute pain and chronic pain. Acute neck and back pain is due to a strained muscle, nerve compression or herniated disk, but chronic pain is caused by repetitive motion.

How Can A Chiropractor Help With Your Work-Related Injury?

On average one out of every three workplace injuries usually involves a musculoskeletal injury meaning it affects the muscles, tendons, ligaments or bones. These injuries may happen due to wear and tear or trauma. These means most people with work-related injuries can benefit from chiropractic care. A chiropractor will perform different techniques for adjustments and also massage the affected tissue. This reduces inflammation and reduces the pain for most workplace-related injuries.

For Chiropractic Care Contact Fairway Chiropractic In Kitchener, ON!

If you are experiencing pain from a work-related injury, it helps to seek chiropractic care from an experienced chiropractor. Consider contacting Fairway Chiropractic in Kitchen, ON for chiropractic care to relieve your pain and reduce the inflammation.

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