Severe Spinal Cord Injury Can Lead to Other Complications
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses, Working With A Doctor
I have been finding a lot of information recently on spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and paraplegia. It is a sad reality that many of the severe work injuries my clients experience are so traumatic that they can lead to other medical issues. This list is just the most common types of medical issues some of my …
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Types of Pain After a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents, Types of Injuries and Illnesses, Working With A Doctor
Many of my clients who have suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) not only have to deal with the complications that these types of injuries can lead to but they also experience a great deal of pain. Pain can be hard for people to describe so I wanted to share this list regarding identifying the different types …
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Alternative Care for Injuries or Illnesses (Part 1)
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement, Working With A Doctor
Alternatives to traditional medical care are available to injured workers. HOWEVER, most often, workers’ compensation insurance carriers will not pay for these treatments because some of them are not medically proven, or they have produced inconsistencies in results or effectiveness, or the treatment does not have sufficient scientific proof to be comparable to traditional modern …
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Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses, Working With A Doctor
Treatment for myofascial pain syndrome can be anything from medications to lifestyle changes and therapy. Some folks even find relief in alternative care (chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and aroma therapy). As always, make sure you talk to your doctor before starting any course of treatment. Medications used for myofascial pain syndrome include: Pain relievers. Over-the-counter pain …
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses, Working With A Doctor
Victims of severe work injuries are at risk for chronic pain disorders that can be debilitating. I have seen several injured workers who, during the course of their recovery, develop pain that is in another area of the body. Sometimes, the pain can seem to be unrelated and even unexplained until the patient is properly diagnosed. …
Your Job as Our Client – Virginia Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits, Working With A Doctor
Here at Injured Workers’ Law Firm, you not only get an attorney fighting for your rights but you have a whole team to support you and manage your claim. That being said – you have a role to play as part of this team! I cannot tell you how frustrating it is when my office …
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