Helping You Get Better
Did you wake up achy or in pain again? Back pain is a significant problem that affects many people around the United States each and every day. Back pain is among the most common causes of medical appointments and missing work. Additionally, it’s one of the leading...
Every year, it’s a good idea to go over the workers’ compensation rules for your state. They can change, so knowing what the laws are and any changes that have been made is vital to protecting yourself. Georgia has a few workers’ compensation regulations that make it...
Remote work has become more common. While this is good news for many employees, it also highlights the need for workers who don’t go into the office to understand how they can protect their backs. There’s a lot of flexibility for most workers who take care of their...
A back injury can affect your quality of life in a significant, negative way. The pain that you feel can make it hard for you to focus, affect your sleep and impact your mood. Your speed of performing your job may suffer. In some cases, you may not be able to continue...
If you suffer a workplace accident, such as a fall from height, some injuries could be long-term. Most bone breaks tend to heal, allowing you to return to work as before. Yet chronic back pain may never disappear. It could plague your home and work life, requiring you...
When you get hurt at work, you know there will be some financial losses. While the medical coverage is comprehensive and should leave you with no personal responsibilities for the necessary care, disability coverage still has some gaps. Even if someone has a...
Maybe it was heavy lifting, or perhaps it was a fall. You could hurt your back in multiple different ways while working. You can turn to workers' compensation for medical treatments for a back injury you suffer on the job. Unfortunately, many back injuries do not...
There are numerous federal and state programs that help protect workers. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration establishes and enforces industry-specific safety guidelines to help protect workers. The Georgia workers' compensation program provides crucial...
It is not uncommon for adults to feel some back stiffness when they get done with work, especially if they have a physically demanding job. Unfortunately, this could mask an injury that’s due to trauma to the back that’s occurring regularly. While some injuries occur...
Getting the proper treatment following a work injury is very important. When recovering from such an injury, it is essential to have a good relationship with your doctor. Besides providing you with medical care, your doctor will also refer you to specialists, decide...
