Workplace Injuries

Workplace injuries are a common occurrence in our state for a variety of reasons. Many of the jobs that Alaskans work require a lot of physical effort and have higher levels risk for slips, falls, auto/heavy machinery accidents and other injuries. We focus on getting you back to work as soon as possible with little or no residual effects from your injury. If you experience an injury while at work, notify your boss or company’s human resources department immediately. An acute injury, if not properly treated, can lead to a long term chronic issues that may threaten your ability to work. You don’t have to suffer a direct blow or traumatic event to have an injury at work. Long term stressors such as repetitive motion injuries are also extremely common in the workplace. Sprains/strains to the neck and back, disc herniations, elbow tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, and hand/wrist injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome are some of the common workplace injuries that we treat in our office.  Our team of dedicated doctors of chiropractic are trained to get you working again as soon as possible and will perform at thorough history and examination of your injuries. Using a variety of treatments, they will rehab your injuries and strengthen your weaknesses to prepare you for the demands of your job. If you have suffered a workplace injury, do not hesitate to call Community Chiropractic Clinic for an evaluation as soon as possible.