Did you know that workplace injuries are very common? Once every seven seconds, someone is hurt at their job, according to the National Safety Council. Here at Wachs Chiropractic Health Center in Chula Vista and North County San Diego, Dr. Steven Wachs is your work injury specialist—he'll evaluate your symptoms from the chiropractic point of view and get you the relief you deserve!

Overexertion, strain, repetitive motion

Amazingly, most workplace injuries come from simple actions, such as lifting something that is too heavy for you, straining your muscles, or simply repeating the same action over and over. Additionally, even poor posture strains muscles, ligaments, and tendons and may throw the spine out of alignment (causing subluxations). The National Safety Council also finds that tripping, falling, and impacting objects in the workplace cause many acute injuries.

If you're injured...

See your work injury specialist right away. After all, symptoms and impairment may increase over time, particularly when not observed and treated expeditiously by a medical professional.

When you come to Wachs Chiropractic Wellness Center in Chula Vista and North County San Diego, Dr. Wachs will personally give you a complete chiropractic examination, including an X-ray screening and specialized imaging as needed. He'll closely listen to your symptoms and set-up a program of treatment that is as conservative and comfortable as possible. This means surgery, injections, and pain medications, are all last resorts whenever possible.

Depending on your specific workplace injury, your care plan could include:

• Hands-on adjustments (spinal decompression and manipulation techniques)
• Massage
• Physical therapy
• Stretching exercises
• Ergonomics (including proper footwear, chairs and workstations and supports such as wrist splints and knee or back braces)

Dr. Wachs emphasizes the importance of follow-up teaching post-injury. Your chiropractor will work with you to minimize workplace stresses and risks, point out safer and more efficient ways to do your job effectively and to keep you as mobile and pain-free as possible.

Additionally, your chiropractor can interface with your employer to help them create a work environment that sustains worker safety, longevity, and well-being on the job.

The right care right away

That's what you'll receive when you contact Wachs Chiropractic Health Center in Chula Vista and North County San Diego. Please call us for an appointment with your work injury specialist, Dr. Steven Wachs: (619) 427-4747.