Many of us take a safe working environment for granted, and sadly, injuries at work are all too common. Work-related injuries can be caused by a number of factors, and even workplaces with less obvious hazards can pose a risk to employees, regardless of the role. In 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
If you’re anticipating seeing a chiropractor for the first time, you probably have some questions about chiropractic care. It is an increasingly popular and safe noninvasive treatment for back pain. Let’s talk about what you need to know about chiropractors, and where you can go in Grand Junction for outstanding chiropractic care. What Do Chiropractors…
Being injured at work can lead to not only lost income and possibly permanent injuries on the employee’s side, but also a drop in productivity from the employer’s perspective. This is why establishing a safe workplace is both legally necessary and ethically, morally, and financially prudent. Let’s talk about how you can help prevent injuries…
Chiropractic care focuses on the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of disorders in the nervous system and musculoskeletal system by manipulating the spine and treating the surrounding structures. Chiropractors also provide guidance on rehabilitative and general exercise, relaxation techniques, and weight loss counseling. Chiropractic care has many advantages, from alleviating pain to improving overall health. Read…
Did you know that April is Occupational Therapy Month in the United States? This year’s theme is “Occupational Therapy: Empowering Everyday Living.” Occupational therapy is a profession that helps people with injury, illness, or disability perform practical tasks to their utmost ability. If you have a condition affecting your ability to carry out daily functions,…
While getting injured at work is the last thing you want to happen to you, it is inevitable. It’s how you prepare for and respond to it that can make all the difference in how it will turn out. In the event of a work-related injury, your best way forward—aside, of course, from seeking treatment—…
You don’t have to be a savvy business owner to figure out that there’s no way you can fully prevent injuries from happening in the workplace. That is why workers’ compensation insurance exists: to protect not just your employee, but also you, the employer. Without it, you will likely be looking at fines and lawsuits…
Whether you’ve made a living out of running, or you do it just to stay fit and healthy, you’re likely familiar of all the aches and pains it can subject you to every now and then. That is not to say that you should stop doing it—consider working with a chiropractor. A chiropractor is a healthcare…
Occupational therapy is dubbed “the life-changing discipline” for various reasons. It is an evidence-based profession whose goal is to help people of all ages living with a disability, injury, or illness complete everyday activities and overcome barriers that affect their overall well-being. For children with developmental delays, for instance, occupational therapists use the full scope…
Nothing feels better than being healthy, but as we go through life, we may encounter some unpleasant distress due to injuries. Back and neck pain is one of the awful issues that reduces the quality of life no matter how old you are. It might be minor pain that can be easily ignored, but sometimes,…
Occupational accidents and work-related injuries claim lives every day. In the United States, there were 4,764 fatal and 2.7 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses recorded in 2020. Out of those, there were over 1 million non-fatal injuries that caused a worker to miss at least one day of work. Apart from physical injury, workplace…
Chiropractic care is an emerging and widely popular form of alternative medicine. Chiropractic care can benefit injured individuals or anyone suffering from pain and discomfort. If you aren’t familiar with chiropractic care and its amazing benefits, check out these frequently asked questions. What Is Chiropractic Care? Chiropractic care focuses on the body’s spine movement and…
