If you have been injured at work you need to get the right treatment as soon as possible. Getting the right treatment for injuries sustained via workplace accidents is vitally important to getting you out of pain and back to leading a normal life sooner. When you have an injury at work it doesn’t just affect your work life, but it can have devastating effects on your family as well. That’s why it is important to make an appointment to see the highly qualified chiropractors at Back to Basics Chiropractic in Sydney as soon as an injury has occurred. In addition, work cover claims tend to run smoother if you take action close to the time of your workplace accident.
All the chiropractors and massage therapists at Back to Basics Chiropractors are Work Cover NSW approved and can provide a treatment plan specific for your needs.All forms of injuries are important and need to be addressed not matter how big or small.
Common injuries treated through WorkCover NSW insurance include:
- Lower back injuries and disc bulges, which can lead to nerve damage or sciatica.
- Sprain/strain injuries, this commonly occurs in the cervical spine (neck), shoulders or in the elbow (lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow). This is often from poor work ergonomic and poor posture during long hours of computer work or any type of work that has a repetitive nature.
- Motor vehicle Accidents (MVA) are very common can have long lasting affects if you have been involved in a car accident. If you are driving directly to or from work, or driving is a normal part of you job and you have an accident, no matter whose fault it is, you may be eligible to claim your injury as part of WorkCover NSW. Common injuries associated with car accidents include whiplash, neck injury, dizziness, pin’s and needles in you hands or legs, mid-back pain and lower back pain.
There are 2 options for beginning your treatment through WorkCover NSW insurance claims:
Option 1 – Suitable for a workplace injury that occurred less than 6 weeks prior
1. Report the incident to your supervisor.
2. Attend Back to Basics Chiropractic for assessment and treatment. The standard fee is payable on the day. Once your Work Cover is approved any out of pocket expenses from the day of the incident onwards will be reimbursed back to/from your company’s Work Cover insurance.
3. Go to your Doctor for a WorkCover NSW certificate detailing your injury and be sure that they refer you for chiropractic treatment.
4. Give the Doctors certificate to your boss or supervisor and they will submit it to their WorkCover insurance company. Within a few days you should receive a letter detailing your WorkCover NSW claim number and a contact person.
5. Bring the Work cover forms with your claim number and the insurance companies contact details into Back to Basics Chiropractic and we will bill the insurance company directly. There will be no out of pocket expense to pay, we will bill the insurance company directly.
6. Get the treatment you require to get better in the shortest possible time frame.
Option 2 – Suitable for workplace injuries that occurred longer than 6 weeks prior
1. Report the incident to your supervisor.
2. Go to your Doctor for a WorkCover NSW certificate detailing your injury and be sure that they refer you for chiropractic treatment.
3. Give the Doctors certificate to your boss or supervisor and they will submit it to their work cover insurance company. Within a few days you should receive a letter detailing your WorkCover NSW claim number and a contact person.
7. Bring the WorkCover forms with your claim number and the insurance companies contact details into Back to Basics Chiropractic and we will bill the insurance company directly. There will be no out of pocket expense to pay, we will bill the insurance company directly.
8. Get the treatment you require to get better in the shortest possible time frame.
Workplace accidents are dealt with on a daily basis at Back to Basics Chiropractic, and we are happy to assist you in making your worker compensation claim an easier process. We are dedicated to providing you with a specifically tailored solution to getting your workplace accident better in the shortest possible time frame. As part of the service we provide you with an exercise program to strengthen the injured area making sure the problem doesn’t return once you return to work.
We will also be in continual contact with your Doctor and workplace to inform them of your progress. Once you return to work we are able to work with your employer or OH&S officer to ensure the proper workplace ergonomics are achieved to minimise the chance of the injury recurring.
Call today and speak to one of our specialised team members on how we can help you.
For more information on WorkCover visit WorkCover NSW.
