Work Injury Care in Vancouver & Gresham

Start with what happened and what has changed

Pain after lifting, repetitive work, a fall or another workplace incident deserves an assessment that considers the task and your symptoms. Tell the clinician when the problem began, what you were doing and which duties are now difficult. A work-related concern is not automatically the same injury or care plan for every patient.

Muscle tightening or guarding does not mean you will be “forever tight.” Persistent symptoms can have several contributors. Recommendations should follow an examination and be reconsidered as your function changes, rather than rely on a prediction of permanent damage.

What to bring to your appointment

• A brief timeline of the incident or the tasks associated with your symptoms.
• Your job duties and any restrictions already recommended by a treating clinician.
• Relevant medical records, imaging reports and a list of current medicines.
• Claim or employer information, if you have it, to discuss privately with the clinic.

Use the website form for a short appointment request. Please do not put claim numbers, insurance identifiers or detailed medical records in the message box.

Discuss a plan for your activities

The assessment helps determine whether chiropractic care, massage, exercise guidance or another medical evaluation is appropriate. For back pain, hands-on treatment may be considered as one part of a plan that includes activity and exercise; it is not a promise of a particular recovery date.

Ask how progress will be measured, which tasks you should modify and when the plan should be reviewed. Return-to-work decisions should reflect your clinical findings and job demands, with the appropriate treating provider and employer involved.

Seek prompt medical attention for a major injury, new weakness, worsening symptoms or inability to use an injured limb normally. A routine appointment request is not an emergency service.

Confirm coverage and costs before care

Workers’ compensation requirements, provider eligibility and authorization can differ by claim and jurisdiction. Ask your claim administrator and the clinic what is needed for your situation. Sending a form does not establish coverage, approve a claim or confirm that treatment will have no out-of-pocket cost.

Read our insurance and billing information and consultation and first-visit explanation.

Choose your clinic

Request a visit at our Vancouver, WA or Gresham, OR clinic. The team will contact you to discuss availability and confirm a time.