If you've been injured on the job, or if you got sick while being exposed to an environmental toxin in the course of your work, you need to file a claim for workers' compensation with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). However, you cannot take your … [Read more...]
Occupational Medicine
Workplace Injury Treatment Options
Workplace accidents are a common occurrence, and they often result in injuries. The most common musculoskeletal injuries employees sustain in their line of work include plantar fasciitis, disc herniation, rotator cuff tears, chronic back pain, fall … [Read more...]
Work-Related Risk Factors for Sciatica Pain
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body, and it starts in the lower back and then splits into two – running down both of your legs all the way down to the heels. Sciatica pain can therefore travel from your lower back down one or both of … [Read more...]