Drs. Matt & Annie Reyes sees many folks from the State College region who are injured while working. According to the National Safety Council, the most frequent type of work injury is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which include injuries to the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments and joints. MSDs account for more than one third of all workplace injuries.
The most usual type of MSD is a strain, which is an injury to a muscle or tendon. Strains can be caused by lifting, pushing or pulling too much weight, or by doing repetitive movements. Other common MSDs include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and back issues.
These injuries can be stopped by using appropriate lifting techniques, taking several breaks and using ergonomic devices. Employers can also help prevent injuries by giving their employees educational data on avoiding getting hurt at work.
Back pain and injuries are a usual problem that Drs. Matt & Annie Reyes sees in our #Ciyt# office and we also work with people who have shoulder or neck discomfort.
If you have suffered a work injury or accident and live in the State College community, give Drs. Matt & Annie Reyes a call and make an appointment today. We will work with you to create a treatment plan that will help you recover and do our best to have you back on the job as soon as we can!
Reference
Employer-Reported Workplace Injury and Illness Summary. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/osh.nr0.htm. Published on October 29, 2015. Accessed on March 25, 2016. 2 Commonly Used Statistics. United States Department of Labor. https://www.osha.gov/oshstats/commonstats.html. Accessed March 25, 2016.
Dr. Matt Reyes was born and raised in Apalachin, a small town in Upstate New York. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Fitness Development from the State University at New York College at Cortland. He then fulfilled his ambition to become a Doctor of Chiropractic when he graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 2013.
