Workers' Comp Chiropractor in Denver for On-the-Job Injuries
Getting hurt at work is stressful on two fronts. You’re dealing with pain, and you’re dealing with paperwork, approvals and questions about when you can get back on the job. At Dorsa Health, we focus on getting you better, and our case managers help make the rest as straightforward as possible so you can focus on healing.
Our clinic brings medical, chiropractic, physical therapy and massage care together under one roof. For workplace injuries, that means one coordinated plan instead of a string of separate appointments across town. Your first evaluation can be with any of our providers, and the rest of the team is brought in as your plan needs them.
Workplace injuries we treat
On-the-job injuries come in many forms, from a single bad lift to months of repetitive strain. These are some of the most common work injuries we see:
Back injuries from lifting
Lifting, twisting and carrying are behind a large share of workplace injuries. Strained muscles and irritated joints in the low back can make it hard to bend, sit or stand for long. Care focuses on calming the area, restoring motion and rebuilding the strength you need for your job.
Neck and shoulder strain
Overhead work, long hours at a computer and repetitive reaching all stress the neck and shoulders. Left alone, that strain can turn into ongoing pain and headaches.
Repetitive strain injuries
Doing the same motion hundreds of times a day can irritate tendons in the wrists, elbows and shoulders. These injuries often build slowly and respond best to a combination of soft tissue work, supporting therapies and targeted strengthening.
Slips, trips and falls
Falls at work can cause sprains, bruised joints and strains in the back, hips, knees and ankles. Your providers will order imaging, such as X-rays or an MRI, when something needs a closer look before hands-on treatment begins.
Knee and hip pain from kneeling or standing
Jobs that keep you on your knees or on your feet for long shifts, like construction, warehouse work, healthcare and retail, put steady load on the hips and knees. Pain often builds gradually until it starts limiting how long you can work.
Work vehicle collisions
If you were hurt while driving for work, your care may involve both workers’ comp and auto coverage. Our car accident injury care page explains how crash-related care works at Dorsa Health, and our case managers can help sort out which coverage applies.
How a workers comp chiropractor fits into your recovery
Chiropractic care is often one piece of a workplace injury plan, not the whole plan. At Dorsa Health, your care can include:
- Chiropractic adjustments to restore motion to stiff or restricted joints
- Physical therapy to rebuild strength and prepare you for the physical demands of your job
- Massage therapy to release muscle guarding and tension around the injury
- Shockwave therapy and dry needling when tendons and muscles are slow to respond
- Medical care, with providers who can treat pain directly and prescribe medication when it’s appropriate
Because all of this happens in one clinic, your providers stay on the same page, and every exercise in your home program is one you’ve already practiced with your physical therapist.
Hurt on the job? Book your first visit or call 720-893-0312.
How workers' comp care works at Dorsa Health
Workers’ compensation has its own rules, and every case is a little different. In general, the process looks like this:
- Report the injury to your employer. Do this as soon as possible after you’re hurt.
- Get your claim started. Your employer or its insurer opens a claim and, in most cases, authorizes treatment. Our case managers can help you understand what’s needed for your care at Dorsa Health.
- Get evaluated. Your first visit establishes what’s injured, whether imaging is needed and what your plan should be.
- Follow your plan. Your providers track your progress and adjust care as you improve.
- Return to work. We work toward getting you back to full duty, with modified duty along the way if that’s appropriate.
If you’re unsure where your claim stands, call us at 720-893-0312 and our case managers will help you figure out the next step.
Physical jobs and desk jobs need different plans
A warehouse worker and an office worker can both have back pain, but their recovery looks very different. Someone who lifts all day needs strength, endurance and safe lifting mechanics. Someone who sits all day needs mobility, posture support and a plan for breaking up long hours at a desk.
That’s why we ask a lot of questions about what your workday actually involves. How long you stand or sit, what you lift and how often, whether you work overhead or in tight spaces: all of it shapes your plan. The more specific your care is to your job, the less likely the injury is to come back.
Getting you back to work safely
Returning to work too soon is one of the most common reasons workplace injuries flare up again. Our goal isn’t just to reduce your pain. It’s to make sure your body can handle the specific demands of your job.
That’s why physical therapy at Dorsa Health focuses on the movements you actually do at work: lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, standing for long shifts or sitting at a desk all day. We build those movements back gradually, so you return with confidence instead of worry.
Returning to work after a long absence
If you’ve been off work for weeks, your body may have lost some of the strength and stamina your job requires, even after the original injury has healed. Your care team can help you rebuild that capacity step by step, so your first week back doesn’t undo your progress.
Why injured workers choose Dorsa Health
- One clinic, one plan. Medical, chiropractic, physical therapy and massage under one roof.
- More one-on-one time. Visits are longer than a typical appointment, so your care is specific to your injury.
- Hours that fit your schedule. Open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 7 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM.
- Spanish-speaking staff. Help with calls, scheduling and visits for Spanish-speaking patients.
- Clear communication. We explain what we find and what comes next in plain language.
Workers' comp FAQ
We accept workers’ compensation cases through insurance. Coverage depends on your claim and your employer’s insurer, and our case managers will review it with you before treatment begins.
Call us, and our case managers will talk through where your claim stands and what your options are while it’s being processed.
Bring a photo ID, your claim number if you have one, your employer’s contact information, and the name of the workers’ comp insurer if you know it. Notes from any provider you’ve already seen for the injury are helpful too.
Often, yes, sometimes with modified duties. Your providers can talk with you about what’s realistic for your injury and your job.
It depends on the injury and the demands of your job. We recheck your progress regularly and adjust your plan as you improve.
Book Your Workplace Injury Visit
An injury at work shouldn’t derail your life. Let our team build a plan that gets you back to work and back to feeling like yourself.