Even before injury, chronic back pain may start in the brain – Los Angeles Times

Even before injury, chronic back pain may start in the brain – Los Angeles Times.

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Fascinating study. May explain why some people develop chronic pain and other recover from a similar injury.

 

Back surgery: When is it a good idea? – Mayo Clinic

Back surgery: When is it a good idea? – Mayo Clinic.

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Here are some back surgeons in Bloomington, IL:
Dr. Atwater, McLean County Orthopedics
Dr. Nardone, Central Illinois Neurohealth Sciences
Dr. Seibly, Central Illinois Neurohealth Sciences
Dr. Stroink, Central Illinois Neurohealth Sciences

 

Top 5 workplace injury causes make up 72% of direct workers comp costs: Analysis | Business Insurance

Top 5 workplace injury causes make up 72% of direct workers comp costs: Analysis | Business Insurance.

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Do you fit into any of these categories?

 

WorkersCompensation.com’s CompNewsNetwork – Pill Mills are a Cost Driver in Workers Compensation Claims

WorkersCompensation.com's CompNewsNetwork – Pill Mills are a Cost Driver in Workers Compensation Claims.

Click above to read. This is a new one to me. Anyone else run across clinics who feed people’s addictions? The doctors are putting their license on the line.

 

Workplace Injury to My Back

Workplace Injury to My Back.

Click above to read. Make sure you get a copy of your injury report, or tell the doctor that you hurt yourself at work.

Give me a call for more ways to increase your chance of winning.

 

Lower Back Injury At Work

Lower Back Injury At Work.

click above to read. These stories are not as rare as you think in the world of Workers’ Compensation.

 

Injured boomers beware: Know when to see doctor – Health – bnd.com

Injured boomers beware: Know when to see doctor – Health – bnd.com.

Click above to read. The best rule in Illinois Work Comp cases is to go to the doctor immediately and tell her what caused your work injury. Let the doctor sort it out.

 

B-N doctor helps patients manage chronic pain

B-N doctor helps patients manage chronic pain.

Click above to read. Bloomington, Illinois doctor who will focus on chronic pain. Not many have the skill and perseverance to do this.

 

What Should I Tell the Doctor?

Sometimes it is hard to figure out what the Arbitrator or the Work Comp insurance company is looking for in your Workers’ Compensation case.

Just remember, whatever shows up in the medical records is important.

Be sure you tell your doctor that you were injured at work and how it happened.

Also tell the doctor all the body parts that were injured.

For instance, if you lifted a box of material over your shoulder and felt a pop in your shoulder, then tell your doctor this.

If you felt immediate pain in the shoulder and a day later felt neck pain also, then tell the doctor.

Limitations you experience are also very important.

If you have daily back pain that runs down the leg and need to take a nap for an hour each day, then tell the doctor.

If you cannot lift more than 5 pounds and have weakness in the shoulder region, then tell your doctor.

You get the idea.

The more your complaints and limitations show up in the medical records, the more believable is your testimony.

Questions about ways to get the most out of your Work Comp settlement? Feel free to call Illinois Worker’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

 

Severe Workplace Back Injury Requiring Multiple Surgeries

Severe Workplace Back Injury Requiring Multiple Surgeries.

Another sad story.