Is back and neck pain keeping you from being fully productive at work? You're not alone: musculoskeletal disorders like chronic back pain and arthritis are the number one cause of
work disability in the United States, according to the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA).
The Work Injury Report
According to a study from the CDA, roughly one in three people (34%) claiming social security benefits for disability endured musculoskeletal ailments, along with 30.7% of workers making private insurance claims in 2013.
The CDA report examine data from workers claiming Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and data from 19 major insurers who insure more than 32 million people in the United States.
The report demonstrates a growth in the prevalence of musculoskeletal diseases in American workers. Between 1960 and 2011, the number of individuals receiving SSDI for musculoskeletal ailments quadrupled.
Expanding rates of these issues are likely the result of an aging working population. In 2012, the percentage of elderly adults claiming disability benefits grew for both private insurers and social security. Now 57% of adults claiming private insurance disability benefits are over 50 years old. Overall 54% of claimants are women.
Work Injury Care in Cheektowaga, NY
So, how can you lessen your pain and get back to a typical, rewarding work life? Chiropractic could be your answer. With chiropractic, there is no need to miss as much work while you heal from surgery or deal with the side effects of prescriptions. Instead, chiropractors work to cure work injuries using non-invasive, natural treatments that permit many patients to continue to work as they recover. Cheektowaga, NY chiropractor specializes in diagnosing and treating work injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, neck pain, and more. Don't let pain negatively impact your ability to perform well at your job! Pick up the phone and give us a call to start your recovery today!
The 2013 council for disability awareness long-term disability claims review. Council for Disability Awareness. http://www.disabilitycanhappen.org/research/CDA_LTD_Claims_Survey_2013
Dr. Palmer
At Buffalo Chiropractic Center, we are devoted to helping you feel better and keeping you healthy. We offer a variety of safe and gentle treatment options that are designed for each patientās unique needs and goals.