There have been many studies showing that patients with worker's compensation injuries return to work faster after chiropractic treatment than after medical treatment ( many showed they returned in about half the time).
The prescribing of opioid (narcotic) drugs may be one of the reasons. Here is another study, this one from from McMaster University and published in the British Medical Journal that shows an association with narcotic drug prescription and a longer return to work time.
Most of the patients I treat for worker's compensation injuries who I have to take off work get back to work in a very short amount of time. Has anyone had chiropractic treatment for a work injury?
Study asks: Does taking opioids for back pain delay return to work?
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