Sweeney Chiropractic sees several patients from the Nashville area who are harmed on the job. According to the National Safety Council, the most usual type of work injury is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which include trauma to the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments and joints. MSDs account for more than one third of all workplace accidents.
The most common type of MSD is a strain, which is an injury to a muscle or tendon. Strains can be caused by lifting, pushing or pulling too much weight, or by doing repetitive movements. Other common MSDs involve carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and back pain.
These injuries can be prevented by using correct lifting techniques, taking frequent breaks and using ergonomic tools. Employers can also help avoid injuries by providing their employees educational data on how to avoid getting hurt on the job.
Back problems and injuries are a usual problem that Sweeney Chiropractic sees in our #Ciyt# office and we also work with folks who have shoulder or neck discomfort.
If you have had a work injury or accident and live in the Nashville area, give Sweeney Chiropractic a call and make an appointment today. We will work with you to create a treatment plan that will help you heal and do our best to get you back on the job as quickly as possible!
Reference
Employer-Reported Workplace Injury and Illness Summary. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/osh.nr0.htm. Published on October 29, 2015. Accessed on March 25, 2016. 2 Commonly Used Statistics. United States Department of Labor. https://www.osha.gov/oshstats/commonstats.html. Accessed March 25, 2016.
Dr. Jim Sweeney & Dr. Jon Sweeney, your Nashville Chiropractors and Palmer College of Chiropractic West graduates, provide quality chiropractic care to patients in Nashville, TN. If you suffer from back pain, neck pain, headache, sciatica or have been in an auto collision, Sweeney Chiropractic can get you back on the road to health.
