“I know it sounds trite, but I like helping people —
it’s that simple.
Millions of people in North Carolina and around the country are plagued by chronic back pain. Debilitating back injuries like bulging or ruptured discs and muscle and ligament strains are often caused by a single incident such as lifting a heavy object or making an...
If you work in the construction industry, you face various hazards on the job. From falling down to lifting heavy objects, electrocution and even motor vehicle accidents, construction workers sustain serious injuries that derail their careers. Moreover, these injuries...
In many industries, such as construction, manufacturing, nursing and trucking, workers put their bodies on the line. These jobs are physically demanding and often dangerous. Training and safety equipment prevent many work-related injuries but cannot stop them all from...
If you suffered a serious back injury at work and now you have pain with certain movements, your doctor may determine that fusing the vertebrae will bring you relief and allow you to function again. The idea of fusing together bones in the spine seems as if it would...
When a back injury fails to heal with conservative therapy, your doctor may recommend spinal fusion surgery. This procedure can help reduce pain and restore mobility if you have a herniated disc or severe spinal arthritis. Learn more about what to expect if you are...
Employers should provide employees with the personal protective equipment they need to prevent eye injuries. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, employees sustain serious and permanent vision loss due to work accidents each year. Data indicates 20,000 workplace eye...
While healthcare workers are some of the most trusted and beloved professionals, the physical aspect of the job increases the risk of serious injury. According to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, nurses' risk for back injury is...
Every workplace has its fair share of potential risks and health hazards. Unfortunately, some of these risks are universal and exist no matter what job you hold. A number of these universal risks can also hold severe consequences. For example, if you work at any...
Between the bones in your spine, you have rubbery discs, and if anything causes damage to these discs, it may lead to considerable pain and discomfort. Many North Carolina residents with herniated disc injuries suffer them at work after a fall or heavy lifting. Other...
When you suffer an anterior cruciate ligament injury while working in North Carolina, you may face an uphill battle in the aftermath. ACL injuries affect the ligaments that allow your knee to move about and are often excruciatingly painful. In many cases, work-related...
