Dr. Forsyth treats quite a few individuals from the Las Vegas area that are harmed on the job. According to the National Safety Council, the most common 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 usual type of MSD is a strain, which is trauma to a muscle or tendon. Strains are caused by lifting, pushing or pulling too much weight, or by doing repetitive movements. Other common MSDs involve carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and back problems.
These injuries can be avoided by using proper lifting techniques, taking several breaks and using ergonomic tools. Employers can also help avoid injuries by providing their employees educational materials on how to avoid them.
Back discomfort and injuries are a common problem that Dr. Forsyth sees in our #Ciyt# office and we also work with patients who have shoulder or neck pain.
If you have suffered a work injury or accident and live in the Las Vegas area, give Dr. Forsyth a call and schedule an appointment today. We will help you to create a treatment plan that will help you recover and do our best to have you back on the job as quickly as we can!
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. Bobby Forsyth, DC is a Chiropractor in Las Vegas, NV. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Forsyth to book an appointment.
