Injured at work in San Diego? Your workers' comp chiropractic guide

A workplace injury is stressful — and the paperwork can feel as painful as the injury itself. Here’s a clear guide to getting care and protecting your claim if you’re hurt on the job in San Diego.

1. Report it right away

Tell your employer as soon as the injury happens, even if it seems minor. Prompt reporting protects both your health and your workers’ compensation claim.

2. Get evaluated early

Many workplace injuries — lifting strains, repetitive-motion problems, slips and falls — don’t feel serious at first but worsen if ignored. An early evaluation documents the injury and starts your recovery on the right foot.

3. Know that chiropractic care is often covered

Chiropractic care is a common, effective treatment for work-related back, neck, and joint injuries — and it’s frequently covered under workers’ comp. In many cases you can choose your own provider.

4. Let us handle the paperwork

This is where the right office makes all the difference. We provide the documented care your claim requires and coordinate with your employer and claims adjuster — so you can focus on healing, not forms. (Dr. Spiegelman is a California Qualified Medical Examiner, with deep experience in work-related injury evaluation.)

The goal: back to full strength

Our plans are built to get you back to work safely and fully — not just patched up enough to limp through the day.

Injured at work? Contact us or call (858) 565-8645 and we’ll walk you through it.