The following messages provide information on important topics. These can be linked for your use with acknowledgement to the BC Chiropractic Association.
Spine and notably low back related injury accounts for approximately 25% of work place injury and WCB costs in Canada. Lifts and positions are only two common examples of preventable causes. When accidents do occur on the job, early return to work in less than 1 week is noted by approximately 70% of injured workers attending their family chiropractor. This RTW (return to work) demonstrates recovery of health and function, and demonstrates opportunity for lower employer assessment and related HR costs. Injured workers can contact their family chiropractic immediately when hurt on the job. Company safety officers can learn more about prevention and early treatment for return to work by contacting the BCCA about Think Twice Lift Once.
Stickers, packing tape and uniform/coverall badges are available for employers looking to implement the Think Twice Lift Once program in their workplace. The BC Chiropractic Association can also provide guest speakers and presentations to effectively communicate job safety to your staff. For more information, please contact us info@bcchiro.com or (604) 270-1332.
Safety Superheroes: Preventing Grandparents From Falling
Falls are responsibile for 60% of injury related deaths in people over 65. 1 in 4 seniors who are hopsitalized as a result of a fall will die within one year. There are ways to reduce the risk of falling, especially in older adults.
Dr. Feldman, PhD has published a children’s book, Safety Superheroes, Preventing Grandparents from Falling in an effort to engage grandchildren in their grandparents’ safety. http://safetysuperheroes.com
Preventing Spine Surgery
Spine surgery may not always be the correct recommendation or treatment. Individuals experiencing chronic back pain who have been advised to consider surgical alternatives without having attended a chiropractic doctor may not have been given an opportunity to provide informed consent. If a second opinion has not been recommended you should not hesitate to seek one on your own.
Second Opinion After Surgery
Spine and spine related conditions account for 1/3 of all daily medicare office visits. Additional media information is available from the BCCA on DVD titled,
"Second Opinions: Chiropractic
Looks at Health Care".
For a complimentary copy please email with your request.