Work Related Injuries
Injuries and conditions can occur from a variety of circumstances, altering an individual’s lifestyle, however, those that occur in the work field can often also be debilitating and impairing, affecting an individual’s work performance. Work related injuries can include bone fractures and muscle strains/sprains to conditions causing degeneration of many structures of the body, such as arthritis. Also referred to as occupational injury, repetitive and constant motions of the hands, arms, shoulders, neck and back, among others, can gradually wear out the tissues, increasing the risk of injury which could eventually lead to further complications. A collection of articles depicts the causes and effects of many work related injuries, carefully describing each variety. For more information, please feel free to contact us at (915) 850-0900 or text to call Dr. Jimenez personally at (915) 540-8444.
Sit-Stand Desks, The Spine, and What to Consider
Sit-stand desks are coming around, especially with so many of us working from home. Sitting is not a bad thing, it is just that we do it too much. Whether at home or work, too much-sitting causes health problems, and musculoskeletal problems, which can lead to a...
Back/Spine Care and Standing Work El Paso, Texas
Back/spine injuries now rank either second or third overall for workplace injury/s. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, every year there are over 900,000 cases of back injuries that account for 1 in 4 non-fatal job-related injuries that involve work days...
A High-Risk Job, Your Spine, and Back Injury El Paso, Texas
Work/Job Ergonomics In today’s workforce, many jobs place workers at a higher risk for a back injury. The list is pretty extensive and may surprise you! Individuals that have suffered a neck or back injury at work know the cost goes beyond lost wages. The...
Work/Personal Injuries from Repetitive Movements El Paso, Texas
Certain jobs or daily activities require us to do the same action over and over again. It can be enjoyable but these repetitive movements can cause serious injury to the body. Most affected are the: Hands Wrists Elbows Shoulders Neck Back These injuries are quite...
Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs) and The Spine El Paso, TX.
How RMD’s affect the spine Most repetitive motion injuries or RMDs affect the arms and hands. However, they can also happen in the spine. The majority of back injuries, especially in the workplace, are often the result of long-term repetitive wear and tear on...
Working With an Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse El Paso, TX.
Keyboards and mice come in all sorts of colors and styles, which is great but for those that work on a computer for a job, using the right type is essential to prevent injury keeping the hands, wrists, and arms healthy and moving. Overuse can cause painful...
Work Ergonomics, Injuries and Office Breaks
Creating a healthy, safe ergonomic work environment is important to protect your back, neck and whole body. Just by taking simple breaks and enhancing your workspace with a sit-stand desk will protect your spine and general health. Break Taking Working in the...
Construction Workers Benefit From Chiropractic | El Paso, Tx.
Every day construction workers lift, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, and climb. It’s no wonder that 25% of construction worker injuries are to the back. An estimated 1 in every 100 construction workers misses work because of a back injury with an average of...
How Chiropractic Can Keep You Moving On A Assembly Line
Assembly lines have long been the standard for factory workers. Henry Ford got the ball rolling on December 1, 1913, when he created the very first assembly line to mass produce a car. Workers stood for hours, doing the same tasks over and over. Although Ford took...
Acute Injury Management: What Does the Acronym PRICE Stand For?
When dealing with a sports injury or a similar type of injury, many people are familiar with the R.I.C.E. protocol for injury care. R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation and has long been used when treating everything from sprained ankles to banged...
4 Case Studies That Support Going Upright in the Workplace
Working Upright If you are considering going upright in your workplace or workspace, you are not alone. Companies large and small are recognizing the benefits of this healthy, spine-friendly way of working and they are incorporating it into their employees’...
3 Reasons Why Sitting On A Stability Ball Is Good For Your Spine
The workstation is one of the most damaging places you can spend your day when it comes to your spine. Office chairs are not designed to promote good posture or spinal health while desks and computer monitors are notorious for being too low or too high. The result can...
Health Benefits Of Working Upright
Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time is not healthy and can lead to a host of health problems. As more and more studies show the detriments of prolonged sitting, some companies are taking action to protect their employees’ health by installing upright work...