Workplace Therapy

Workplace Injuries

There's no arguing that computers are a necessity in today's business world, but, unfortunately, they are also a potential liability.

An increase in computer usage and time spent sitting at a desk has lead to an increase in muscle aches/pains characterized as R.S.I. or repetitive stress injury. As we type throughout the day, our hand muscles are busy hitting keys and moving the mouse, causing excessive wear and tear on those muscles. All of this stress can lead to microtrauma, small injuries that can get worse over time. Because these small injuries are not as noticeable at first, you will frequently reinjure yourself.
 
The three most common types of pain that occur in the workplace are:

  •  Wrist pain

  •  Low back pain

  •  Neck/shoulder pain

The body responds to these microtraumas by forming fibrous adhesions, or scar tissue in the muscle, between muscle groups and between the tendons, nerves and ligaments. These fibrous adhesions limit the range of motion of muscles and joints. This can lead to more inflammation and the pattern becomes a vicious cycle of long-term wear and tear.
 
What were once just minimal, dull aches can progress into:

  •  Headaches

  •  Rotator cuff disorders

  •  Sciatica

  •  Carpal tunnel syndrome

“Nearly two-thirds of all occupational illnesses reported were caused by exposure to repeated trauma to workers’ upper body (wrist, elbow or shoulder).
-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics”
— Quote Source

Our chiropractors are skilled in hands-on chiropractic treatment to help with eliminating pain and pain management. Physical therapy is an important component of a chiropractic rehabilitative plan that provides immediate and continuous care for patients to help recover mobility, flexibility and heal injuries.

Both of our chiropractors provide care to patients in Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Newport Beach have experience working with professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and patients with a variety of injuries. Next Level Wellness Center is able to provide comprehensive rehabilitative and wellness care because of the experience and training each chiropractor brings to our practice.

Physical therapy can include a combination of chiropractic treatment and spinal manipulations, electric muscle stimulation, heat and ice therapy, massage, corrective exercises and physiotherapy. The intention of physical therapy is to restore or maximize a patient’s functionality or mobility that has been affected by an injury, a health condition, or other medical problem. Additionally, physical therapy will help Costa Mesa and Newport Beach patients prevent injury and pain in the future.

Each chiropractor in our Irvine office provides therapeutic rehabilitation to help identify inefficient or problematic actions and motions of the body. Once our chiropractor has diagnosed the problematic motion or tendency, he will prescribe “blueprint” exercises, corrective exercises, and stretching techniques for the patient.

These exercises and stretches can be performed at a patient’s home and will enable the patient to recover and prevent future issues. By combining chiropractic care, physical therapy, and massage therapy, our office is able to help patients in Costa Mesa, Irvine and Newport Beach recover from injuries quicker, prevent future issues, and reduce or eliminate pain.

Call us today at 949-205-7510 to make a Physical Therapy consultation!