Workplace Accidents
The workplace has become considerably safer over the past few decades, thanks to enhanced safety protocols and increased awareness of safety risks. However, workplace accidents still occur in a range of settings and lead to injuries that require comprehensive treatment.
Types of Workplace Accidents
Depending on the environment and occupation, workers may be at risk of the following accidents:
Slips, trips, and falls
Caught in or between hazard
Struck by moving machinery
Transportation and motor vehicle accidents
Fire and explosions
Overexertion and repetitive stress injuries
Struck by a falling object
Machine entanglement
Assault or workplace violence
Structural collapse
Exposure to toxic chemicals and pollutants
Electrical accident
Confined space accident
Types of Workplace Injuries
A workplace accident may lead to the following injuries:
Traumatic brain injury
Back injury
Internal damage
Concussion
Fracture
Severe sprain of wrists or ankles
Contusions, abrasions, and lacerations
Compressed disc
Disc dislocation
Soft tissue injury
Neuromuscular dysfunction
Quadriplegia or paraplegia
Torn tendon and/or ligament
Nerve damage
Broken hips/pelvis
Spinal cord injury or cut
Symptoms of Workplace Injuries
After an accident, workers may experience the following symptoms:
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Confusion
Headache
Loss of consciousness
Sensitivity to light and sound
Changes in mood
Irritability
Delayed reaction
Pain that worsens with movement
Tenderness
Soreness
Stiffness
Impaired mobility
Muscle spasms
Difficulty standing upright
Swelling
Bruising
Radiating pain
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting blood
Abdominal pain
Change in bowel movements
Fainting
It’s important to seek medical attention immediately after an accident to avoid long-term damage and ensure a full recovery. Some injuries only become evident after a thorough evaluation involving diagnostic exams, such as X-Rays.
Treatment Options
Workplace accidents may lead to unbearable chronic pain. At Premier Urgent Care, patients can experience lasting pain relief and begin their recovery with personalized treatment that includes injections and pain management techniques.
Joint and soft tissue injections, such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, piriformis injections, sacroiliac joint injections, and trigger point injections, could help alleviate symptoms and provide significant pain relief. Patients should speak to their physician to find out if they are a good candidate for joint and soft tissue injections.
Pain management techniques are another way to minimize pain. These techniques may incorporate cold and heat therapy, gentle exercise, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, cognitive behavior therapy, yoga, deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, biofeedback, music therapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication.
Advanced Treatment
Severe injuries caused by a workplace accident, such as broken bones, traumatic brain injury, and internal bleeding, may require advanced treatment that may include chiropractic adjustment, physical therapy, and even surgery. Premier Urgent Care supports patients needing a range of treatments and staff members are available to answer any questions about obtaining advanced treatment.
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