If you’ve recently been injured at work, your doctor may have recommended that you have an MRI or an x-ray. While both are tools used to help diagnose injuries or sources of pain, they don’t give the same information or insights. Understanding what each can do is important for getting back your health. Let’s take […]
When thinking about employees who are injured on the job, we most commonly think of individuals who work in dangerous conditions. Construction workers, gas and oil field employees, or factory workers may experience workplace injuries more frequently, but they aren’t the only people at risk. Injuries in the workplace can happen in just about any […]
When you’re dealing with the pain of a workplace injury, it can feel like you’ll never feel “normal” again. For neck and back pain, trying to find relief can be a daily struggle. However, there is good news. In most instances, your neck or back pain can be reduced. With the right treatment from your […]
An injury at work can leave you in pain, confused, and uncertain what to do moving forward. While a Brooklyn workers’ compensation claim can help you stay on your feet financially as you recover, you’re probably left with a few questions about what you should do when you’re ready to head back to the job. […]
Pinched nerves are almost always a sign that something in the spine is out of place. Whether it is a bony impingement where a joint is not aligned and pressing on a nerve or a bulging disc or herniated disk, one of the most successful treatments for relieving the pressure caused by a pinched nerve […]
Sciatica, which is characterized by a pain in the leg or rear that is sometimes associated with weakness or numbness in the foot, can cause pain that can drastically reduce quality of life. While it is usually only located in one side of the body, the pain associated with sciatica can travel from the back […]
Headaches are something that many of us suffer through often – sometimes even every day. But while headaches can be a sign of tension, dehydration, or a number of underlying issues, we most often reach for a bottle of painkillers to stop the pain instead of going straight to the source. As a NYS Workers […]
Overuse injuries, also known as repetitive stress injuries, occur when the same movements are consistently done to certain muscles and joints. These injuries can actually be extremely common for workers in all industries, even those who spend most of their days in an office environment. Some of the most common repetitive stress injuries include carpal […]
Slip and fall accidents at work can lead to injuries that vary greatly in range. On the more severe end of the scale are spinal disc injuries, such as a herniated disc. or disc bulges. Brooklyn workers compensation chiropractic specialist Dr. Jeff J. Mollins is extremely adept at diagnosing and treating disc bulges and herniations. […]
Construction workers have to be highly cautious while on the job to minimize accidents, keep an eye out for potential hazards and stay alert so they can react to danger or a malfunction that can injure and harm them and/or their coworkers. Dr. Mollins works with people injured in construction accidents in Brooklyn and New […]
Dr. Mollins is a Diplomat of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Mollins is also a Medicare provider (X1931), and certified by the State of New York to provide both treatment and peer review for injured workers by the NYS Workers Compensation Board (CO3541-2).
