Degenerative disc disease isn’t actually a disease. It’s the term for when the cushions between your vertebrae put stress on nerves and cause pain after becoming herniated or otherwise damaged due to years of wear and tear. Millions of people suffer from degenerative disc disease, and many can trace their condition to repetitive on-the-job stress […]
Do Work Injuries Cause Bulging Discs and Herniated Discs?
Bulging discs and herniated discs are not interchangeable terms. Both involve the rubbery “shock-absorbers” between the vertebrae, they can have similar symptoms and there is even some inconsistency among the medical community in how the terms are used. But they are different conditions, and that difference can be important in relation to a possible work […]
New York Workers’ Compensation Rights and Benefits for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 30 million American adults. Though there are more than 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is responsible for between one third and more than one-half of all cases. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage between the joints begins to break down. Cartilage is a flexible, connective […]
What Are My Rights After I Got Spinal Stenosis from a Work Injury?
There are more than 200,000 cases of spinal stenosis in the United States each year. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column that results in pressure on the nerves and resulting discomfort. It most commonly occurs in the neck (cervical stenosis) or in the lower back (lumbar stenosis). Though some are born with […]
NY Workers’ Compensation Nurse Case Managers: What You Should Know
In New York, when an employee becomes injured or sick at work, there are many things going on all at once. The employee is gaining medical attention from their regular doctor or from an emergency room if the accident is serious and they need immediate medical attention. Also, the employer is being informed about the […]
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