The human body is extraordinarily durable, but it also has its limits. Having to do repetitive motions or standing for a long time can cause aches and pains that affect your quality of life. Fortunately, chiropractic care can relieve your body of different pains caused by mechanical problems in the musculoskeletal system. Let’s take a […]
Workers’ Compensation: 10 Important Tips that You Need to Know
Whether you just got injured at work and are not sure how to go about filing a workers’ compensation claim or just want to be proactive, learning how to navigate the process is crucial for ensuring you get promptly and appropriately reimbursed for a portion of the income you lose while you are unable to […]
How Chiropractic Care Helps Your Overall Well-Being
Chiropractic care is an alternative medicine specialty that’s primary focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders in the musculoskeletal system, predominantly in the spine. This type of treatment can offer a number of benefits to promote overall well-being, as well as helping to prevent future injuries. The body is a complex network […]
What Might Cause You to Fail Your DOT Physical Exam?
A DOT physical exam is a standard requirement for anyone wanting to obtain and maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The physical exam is aimed at ensuring that the person has the full physical and mental capability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. If you’re seeking employment in the transportation sector, read on to […]
How A Chiropractor Can Help with Sciatica
Lower back pain may be common, especially when you sit in front of your desk all day. However, it’s a different story once your pain spreads down to your hips and legs. Feeling numbness and tingling in your lower body is also a signal your body needs medical attention. When rest, pain killers, and relief […]
5 Ways We Can Help You Through Your Occupational Therapy Journey
A workplace injury can bring on physical, mental, and even financial distress, especially when you’re not sure as to how long it will take you to fully recover. If you sustained an injury while on the job, visit us at WorkPartners Occupational Health in Grand Junction, Colorado. One of our licensed occupational therapists will perform […]
Top Reasons You Need a DOT Physical
If you’re beginning a career in the transportation industry, you’ve probably heard of a DOT physical. You may be carrying heavy freight or transporting a large number of people via bus. Whatever the circumstance, you need a DOT–Department of Transportation–physical to complete the employment process and keep your work status current. WorkPartners Occupational Health Specialists […]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help You Get Your Life Back
Regardless of the cause, sustaining an injury while you’re on the job can make it extremely difficult – in some cases, even impossible – for you to perform. This can significantly impact not only your earning ability but also your overall comfort and quality of life. Chiropractic care has been widely used as a treatment […]
How Occupational Therapy Can Help Today’s Working Adults With Neck Pain
Is your occupation and workspace putting undue strain on your cervical spine and neck muscles. If so, occupational therapy from the health experts at WorkPartners Occupational Health can help. Ergonomics and Occupational Health Ergonomics and occupational health go hand in hand. Ergonomics work to adjust the workspace to fit the worker, in other words, making […]
What Do These Results Mean? Drug Testing Results Explanations
Drug testing is a common pre-employment requirement across the country, with many states making it mandatory for a wide variety of jobs—both professional and blue-collar. Since their inception during the Reagan administration, workplace drug tests have numbered in the tens of millions. The rationale behind this is that a drug-free work environment helps ensure workplace […]
Experiencing Neck Pain? How a Visit to the Chiropractor Will Provide Relief
The neck also referred to as the cervical spine, is one of the body’s most complex structures and holds many vital functions. The neck is responsible for stabilizing, supporting the full weight of the head— which weighs approximately 12 pounds, on average—and allowing it to turn and flex in different directions. However, the same flexibility […]
Seeing a Chiropractor for Low Back Pain
Low back pain is very common and can be debilitating. In fact, it is one of the most common reasons why people visit the doctor. Whether your back pain is work-related, due to an accident, caused by athletics, or the result of a degenerative condition, a chiropractor may provide the pain relief you desperately need. […]
