Work Injury Treatment at Axis Chiropractic

Work can be hard on your body. Lifting, repetitive movements, prolonged sitting or standing, driving, operating equipment, and physically demanding labor can all contribute to back pain, neck pain, joint discomfort, and muscle injuries. Some of these jobs Dr. Meyer has personal experience with!

At Axis Chiropractic, we provide conservative care for work-related musculoskeletal injuries in New Ulm and surrounding Southern Minnesota communities. Our goal is to help reduce pain, restore normal movement, and get you back to work and everyday activities as efficiently as possible.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours, and same-day appointments are often available.

Some injuries happen suddenly, such as lifting something heavy or slipping at work. Others gradually develop after weeks, months, or years of repetitive activity.

We commonly see patients experiencing:

• Lower back and neck pain
• Muscle strains and sprains
• Repetitive stress and overuse injuries
• Shoulder, hip, and knee pain
• Lifting-related injuries
• Slip and fall injuries
• Pain related to prolonged sitting or driving
• Stiffness and discomfort from repetitive work

A factory worker who spends the day lifting and operating equipment places very different demands on their body than someone who spends eight hours at a computer.

That's why we look beyond where it hurts. Your job duties, repetitive movements, lifting requirements, equipment use, workstation setup, and daily activities can all provide important clues about what is contributing to your symptoms.

This is especially important for people working in manufacturing, agriculture, construction, healthcare, transportation, office settings, food production, and the skilled trades.

Treatment is based on your specific injury and job demands. Chiropractic adjustments may be combined with soft tissue treatment, exercises, ergonomic recommendations, or changes in movement and lifting techniques when appropriate.

For repetitive or gradually developing problems, identifying the activity contributing to the irritation can be just as important as treating the painful area. Small changes to lifting technique, workstation setup, posture, or work habits can sometimes reduce unnecessary stress on the body.

Consider having your injury evaluated when pain is interfering with your ability to work, limiting lifting or movement, repeatedly returning, or getting progressively worse.

Some minor aches and strains improve with time. Persistent or worsening symptoms, however, may indicate that something needs to be addressed rather than simply worked through.

Axis Chiropractic has served New Ulm and surrounding Southern Minnesota communities for more than 40 years. We work with patients from a wide variety of occupations and focus on practical, individualized care based on the demands of both their job and everyday life.

Walk-ins are welcome during normal business hours, and appointments are available for those who prefer to schedule ahead.

Call 507-359-9580 or schedule online to get started.