Hurt at Work? Here is How Chiropractic Care and Massage Can Help
Given that the average person spends roughly one-third of their life at work, it’s no surprise that work injuries are quite common. Certain jobs can place you at a higher risk of acquiring a work injury, such as jobs in construction. However, even with a sedentary office job, a personal injury is certainly possible.
Dr. Kevin Jex of Jex Chiropractic Health Center in Federal Way, WA, frequently works with injured employees who were hurt on the job. By working with us, you can experience the benefits of chiropractic care and massage therapy, which can support your recovery from your work injury.
Common Types of Work Injuries
There are many common types of work injuries and a wide range of causes for them. Some of them include:
- Concussions
- Strains and sprains
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive use injuries
- Overexertion
- Fractures
- Disc herniation
It’s always a good idea to be aware of the potential hazards in your workplace and take steps to mitigate the risk whenever possible. For instance, be aware of potential tripping and slipping hazards. If you work from a height, such as on scaffolding, always use safety equipment. If you primarily work at a desk, use proper ergonomics and good posture to reduce the strain from repetitive movements.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Dr. Jex can treat a wide range of work injuries—from concussions to strains to herniated discs and beyond. By administering treatments like chiropractic adjustments and traction therapy, Dr. Jex can help you:
- Attain rapid pain relief
- Heal the underlying cause of the problem
- Improve movement and functioning
- Make essential lifestyle modifications to mitigate future risk
Plus, chiropractic care is drug-free and noninvasive, which means you don’t have to worry about side effects from medications or complications from surgery. In fact, with chiropractic care, many patients who have previously been told they need surgery are able to avoid it.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Chiropractic care and massage therapy complement each other well. You may wish to schedule massage therapy appointments before or after your chiropractic visit to optimize your results.
Some of the benefits of massage therapy include:
- Reduce muscle tension and soothe sore, tired muscles
- Address muscle adhesions and scar tissue
- Improve blood circulation
- Stimulate lymph circulation
- Enhance immunity and remove waste products from the body
- Improve joint mobility
- Reduce stress
Feel Better Faster With Chiropractic and Massage
At the Jex Chiropractic Health Center, it’s our mission to help you enjoy rapid relief of pain, heal faster, and get back to doing the things you love. Dr. Kevin Jex offers a complete range of chiropractic care services for people with any sort of personal injury or work injury, and our licensed massage therapist will customize your session to meet your needs. Schedule an appointment today at our chiropractic clinic in Federal Way.
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