Workers Compensation and Back Pain
The spine, the most important part of the body, is the central point for the body, allowing structure and support. An injury in the workplace or from a moving vehicle accident will effect the spine, causing unbearable pain.
The spinal cord is a column of nerves that connects your brain with the rest of your body, allowing you to control your movements. Without a spinal cord, you could not move any part of your body, and your organs could not function. This is why keeping your spine healthy is vital if you want to live an active life.1
1.Source: Anatomy and Function | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/programs/spine/health/guides/anatomy-and-function#ixzz3fJyLkGjF
About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Back pain is one of the most common reason for visiting a pain doctor according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH), reportedly a contributing factor to employees taking time off from work. Low back pain is defined as pain that lasts between 4 and 12 weeks.
If you have injured your back in a work accident, stretching / overuse related to your job and live in Brooklyn, NY NYPMR doctors can provide you with the appropriate pain management treatment to set you on the right path to recovery -- and get you back to work.
Injuries that were sustained as a resulting from a job accident or overuse, can YES cause back pain. You under New York Law will be covered by workers compensation.
Any employee that has a job that requires him or her to lift heavy items, have a repetitive awkward body posture and vibration, can experience chronic pain as well as psycho-social, socioeconomic suffering. Dr. Saulle Nunzio specializes in mechanical back disorders, Return-to-work evaluations, rehabilitation and prevention treatments involving the injured worker.
New York State Workers' Compensation Board
(On-the-Job Injury or Illness)
What To Do If You Are Injured On The Job If you are injured on the job, you must follow these simple steps: Get first aid or any necessary medical care promptly. The healthcare provider treating you must be authorized by the Workers' Compensation Board, unless it's an emergency. For more details on authorized providers or to find one, visit the Injured Workers or Health Care Providers sections on this website or call 1-800-781-2362.
If your employer is part of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) program, you might need to get medical treatment from a participating provider. Your employer must inform you in writing about all aspects of the PPO or ADR program.
Additionally, if you require diagnostic tests or prescription medication, your employer or workers' compensation insurance might require you to use a specific diagnostic network or designated pharmacies. You must receive written notice if you're mandated to use these services. Read More: http://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/onthejob/OnTheJobInjury.jsp You, as the injured worker must choose a qualified pain management specialist that is New York board certified, in order to protect your workers compensation claim. You must dot your "i's" and cross your "t's". NYPMR doctors will fill out a medical report stating that a work-related accident or condition was the cause of the injury, illness or disability. This is the only absolute way your workers compensation claim will be considered. nypmr.com
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