Injured at work and unsure what happens next
A work injury brings two problems at once: the pain, and the paperwork. Care starts with an examination that establishes what was injured, documented properly from the first visit, followed by a plan built around the physical demands you have to return to.
Who this page is for
Workers with a lifting injury, a repetitive strain complaint or an acute injury sustained on the job.
Why people come in
These are reasons patients give for booking. They are not a diagnosis, and only an examination can tell you what is happening in your case.
- Back or neck pain that started during a specific task
- Symptoms that build across a shift and ease overnight
- Difficulty with lifting, reaching or standing at work
- A complaint that returns each time you go back on duty
How the evaluation works
We take a detailed history of the mechanism and the job demands, examine the affected region, and document the findings in your record.
How we may approach care
Care commonly combines manual therapy with graded loading matched to your job tasks, plus practical guidance on how to work in the meantime.
What a first visit may involve
Bring a description of your job demands and any employer paperwork you have been given.
Safety and when to seek other care
Crush injury, suspected fracture, head injury, wounds, or progressive neurological symptoms need emergency medical care. Coverage rules differ for work-related cases, so call the clinic before booking to confirm what applies.
Questions patients ask
Is workers compensation accepted?
Case handling and coverage vary. Call the clinic nearest you and confirm before your appointment.
Will I need to stop working?
Often modification rather than complete rest, depending on your findings and job demands.
Where this care is offered
The clinical explanation above is the same at every clinic. Location links add only what is specific to that clinic.
Clinical review
Clinician review pending. This page has not yet been signed off by a named Inspine provider, and no reviewer is claimed until one confirms it. See our provider profiles.
Take the first step.
Call the clinic nearest you, or send a request and our team will follow up to agree a time.