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When a Work Injury Leads to a Herniated Disc (Part B)

Since a herniated disc can be very painful with symptoms that last weeks or months, it would be in your best interest to consult with a Newton Workers' Compensation attorney to discuss your legal options.

Your Newton Workers' Compensation attorney can go over your case and help you take the necessary steps to make sure the value of your Workers' Compensation claim will account for the treatment you deserve.

Work Injury in Newton: Herniated Disc Treatment

Your doctor will perform a physical exam and, if it's clear that you have a herniated disc, they might not order tests. However, if they can't provide a definitive diagnosis through a physical exam alone, they might order a CT scan or MRI.

Once they have a definitive diagnosis of a herniated disc, treatment may include any of the following:

• Medication: over-the-counter pain relievers for mild to moderate pain; narcotics for severe pain; prescription medication to target nerve pain; muscle relaxers; and cortisone injections to reduce swelling and inflammation;
• Therapy: exercises to minimize pain; electrical stimulation; short-term bracing; traction; and ultrasound; and
• Surgery: when other treatment fails, surgery might be necessary to remove a disc fragment lodged in your spinal canal. About 1 of every 10 people with a herniated disc requires surgery.

Work Injury in Newtown: How to Handle Your Workers' Comp Claim

To help your Newton Workers' Compensation attorney build a strong case on your behalf, you should follow all of your doctor's orders and tell your doctor if you are in pain. It would also be helpful to keep a journal with several daily entries about how you are feeling.

You should also be mindful of anything you say to your employer or anyone representing the insurance company. Be honest and give nothing more than the facts. Throughout the entire process, keep in close contact with your Newton Workers' Compensation attorney.

Contacting a Newton Workers' Compensation Attorney

A herniated disc can cause you to miss time from work as your bills pile up. The Newton Workers' Compensation attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of protecting your work injury claim from the get-go. That's why we provide this FREE book; Iowa Workers' Compensation - An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa work injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation - 1-888-792-3595.

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