At Floro Chiropractic in Eden Prairie, MN, Dr. Olinda Floro provides personalized chiropractic care for patients experiencing work-related injuries. With more than 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Floro focuses on identifying musculoskeletal problems, reducing discomfort, improving mobility, and helping patients return to their normal activities safely.
Floro Chiropractic accepts workers’ compensation insurance for eligible work-related injury claims. Our office can help you understand the information needed to begin care and coordinate appropriate claim documentation.
Understanding Work-Related Injuries
Workplace injuries can happen suddenly or develop gradually from repeated physical stress. While some injuries result from accidents, others occur because of poor ergonomics, repetitive movements, prolonged sitting, or physically demanding tasks.
Common work-related musculoskeletal conditions include:
- Lower Back Pain: Muscle strains, joint irritation, or disc-related problems caused by lifting, bending, or repetitive movements.
- Neck Pain and Stiffness: Discomfort associated with prolonged computer use, awkward positioning, or sudden injuries.
- Shoulder Injuries: Muscle and joint problems caused by repetitive reaching, lifting, or overhead work.
- Repetitive Stress Injuries: Conditions that develop from performing the same movements over extended periods.
- Sciatica: Pain, tingling, or numbness that may travel from the lower back into the leg.
- Sprains and Strains: Injuries affecting muscles and ligaments following workplace accidents.
- Headaches: Certain headaches associated with neck tension or musculoskeletal dysfunction.
- Joint Pain: Discomfort involving the knees, hips, wrists, or other joints following physical strain or injury.
An accurate evaluation helps determine the cause of your symptoms and whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate.
How Floro Chiropractic Can Help With Work Injuries
At Floro Chiropractic, we recognize that every workplace injury is different. Dr. Floro takes a whole-body approach to care, evaluating how the injury affects your spine, joints, muscles, posture, and movement.
Comprehensive Injury Evaluation
Your initial appointment may include a review of your symptoms, medical history, workplace accident details, posture, range of motion, and musculoskeletal function.
If additional imaging or specialist evaluation is necessary, appropriate referrals can be arranged.
Personalized Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments may help address joint restrictions and certain types of musculoskeletal discomfort.
Depending on your condition, Dr. Floro may use traditional manual adjustments or gentler instrument-assisted techniques, including Activator and Arthrostim methods.
Soft Tissue and Muscle Therapy
Work injuries frequently involve muscle tension, stiffness, and restricted movement. Trigger point therapy and myofascial techniques may be incorporated when appropriate to address muscle discomfort and support mobility.
Supportive Rehabilitation Therapies
Depending on the nature of your injury, your individualized care plan may include:
- Electrical muscle stimulation
- Ultrasound therapy
- Intersegmental traction
- Trigger point therapy
- Gentle stretching and corrective exercises
- Posture and ergonomic recommendations
- Home-care instructions
Treatment recommendations depend on your examination findings, clinical needs, and any applicable insurance authorization requirements.
Supporting a Safe Return to Work
Our goal is to help you improve mobility, manage pain, and regain function.
Dr. Floro may recommend activity modifications, exercises, and ergonomic changes that support your recovery. Formal work restrictions or return-to-work clearance should be coordinated with the appropriate treating or occupational health provider when required.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Accepted at Floro Chiropractic
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that may provide medical benefits and other assistance to employees who experience qualifying work-related injuries or illnesses.
In Minnesota, workers’ compensation may cover medically necessary chiropractic treatment for eligible injuries, subject to applicable treatment rules, claim requirements, and coverage determinations.
Floro Chiropractic accepts workers’ compensation insurance for eligible claims.
Coverage is not automatically guaranteed. The number of covered visits, treatment duration, documentation requirements, and authorization procedures may depend on Minnesota workers’ compensation regulations and the circumstances of your claim.
Our office can help you identify the claim information needed before beginning treatment.
What Should You Do After a Workplace Injury?
If you experience a work-related injury:
- Seek appropriate medical attention. Serious injuries require immediate medical evaluation.
- Report the injury to your employer. Notify your supervisor or employer as soon as possible, following workplace reporting procedures.
- Document the incident. Record when and how the injury occurred, along with any symptoms.
- Obtain your workers’ compensation information. Request the insurance carrier, claim number, and adjuster contact information when available.
- Schedule an evaluation. Contact Floro Chiropractic to discuss your symptoms and whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
- Follow your treatment recommendations. Attend scheduled appointments and communicate any changes in symptoms.
Prompt reporting and accurate documentation can help support the claims process.
Does Your Work Injury Qualify for Chiropractic Treatment?
Work-related injuries that may benefit from chiropractic evaluation include back strains, neck pain, certain repetitive stress injuries, joint restrictions, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
However, whether an injury qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits depends on the circumstances of the injury, applicable Minnesota law, and the insurance claim determination.
Do not ignore persistent pain after a workplace injury. Delaying evaluation may allow some conditions to worsen and can make it more difficult to document when symptoms began.
Contact Floro Chiropractic to discuss your injury and available treatment options.
Preventing Repetitive Stress Injuries at Work
Although not every workplace injury can be prevented, improving body mechanics and workplace ergonomics may help reduce physical strain.
Practice Proper Lifting Techniques
Keep objects close to your body, bend at your hips and knees, and avoid twisting while carrying heavy items. Ask for assistance or use lifting equipment when necessary.
Improve Your Workstation Ergonomics
Adjust your chair, monitor, and keyboard to support comfortable positioning. Keep frequently used items within easy reach.
Take Regular Movement Breaks
Changing positions, standing, stretching, and walking periodically can help reduce prolonged muscle tension.
Recognize Early Warning Signs
Persistent stiffness, numbness, tingling, weakness, or recurring pain may indicate a condition requiring evaluation.
Strengthen Supporting Muscles
Appropriate strengthening and flexibility exercises may improve physical conditioning and support workplace activities.
Why Choose Floro Chiropractic for Work Injury Care?
More Than 40 Years of Chiropractic Experience
Dr. Olinda Floro has provided chiropractic care since 1983, helping patients address a wide range of spinal, joint, and musculoskeletal concerns.
Individualized Treatment Plans
Rather than applying the same treatment to every patient, Dr. Floro evaluates your condition and recommends care based on your symptoms, examination findings, and functional needs.
Gentle and Traditional Chiropractic Techniques
Floro Chiropractic offers manual and instrument-assisted adjustment methods, allowing treatment to be adapted to different patient needs and comfort levels.
Whole-Body Approach
Work-related pain can affect more than the original injury site. Dr. Floro considers posture, movement patterns, muscle function, and other contributing musculoskeletal factors.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Accepted
Our practice accepts workers’ compensation insurance for eligible claims and can help patients prepare the information needed for their appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Work Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
2. Can I see a chiropractor for a work-related injury in Minnesota?
Chiropractic care may be an available treatment option for certain qualifying workplace injuries in Minnesota. Provider selection and payment may be affected by workers' compensation rules, managed care arrangements, and other claim-specific requirements.
3. What types of workplace injuries can a chiropractor treat?
Chiropractors commonly evaluate musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, joint stiffness, muscle strains, and certain repetitive stress injuries. Treatment suitability depends on the diagnosis and severity of the injury.
4. Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor after a workplace injury?
A medical referral is not always required to schedule a chiropractic consultation. However, workers' compensation claims may involve provider selection rules, referrals, or authorization requirements. Our office can help you determine what information is needed.
5. How soon should I seek treatment after getting hurt at work?
You should seek appropriate medical evaluation promptly after an injury, especially if symptoms are persistent or worsening. Immediate medical attention is necessary for severe pain, major trauma, progressive weakness, or other concerning symptoms.
6. Can repetitive stress injuries qualify for workers' compensation?
Some repetitive stress injuries may qualify for workers' compensation when they are sufficiently connected to work activities and meet applicable legal and medical requirements. Eligibility is determined through the claims process.
7. How many chiropractic visits does workers' compensation cover?
Minnesota has treatment parameters governing certain workers' compensation services, including chiropractic care. The number and duration of covered visits depend on applicable rules, clinical circumstances, and any required approvals. Contact our office and your claim administrator for information specific to your claim.
8. What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your workers' compensation claim number, insurance carrier information, adjuster contact details, relevant medical records, and any available imaging reports. Our office may also request information about the workplace incident.
9. What if my work injury symptoms are getting worse?
Contact your treating healthcare provider for reassessment. New or worsening neurological symptoms, significant weakness, or severe pain may require urgent medical evaluation.
10. Can chiropractic care help me return to work?
For appropriately selected musculoskeletal conditions, chiropractic treatment may help improve pain and mobility. Recovery timelines vary, and return-to-work decisions depend on your injury, job duties, functional abilities, and any required medical restrictions.
11. What if my workers' compensation claim has not been approved yet?
Contact our office before scheduling treatment under workers' compensation. We can discuss the available claim information and help you understand the next administrative steps. Payment responsibility should be clarified before treatment.
12. Will chiropractic care be painful after a workplace injury?
Treatment should be adapted to your injury and comfort level. Dr. Floro offers different adjustment methods, including gentle instrument-assisted techniques, and will evaluate whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate for your condition.
Patient Testimonial — Work Injury Recovery
“A few months ago I had a back injury sustained at work. I was in really bad shape, the severe pain traveled from my lower back into my stomach.
Dr. Floro did a thorough exam and took the time to explain my condition. I left her office feeling better after just the first treatment.
With each visit at Dr. Floro’s, I got better and better. My stomach pains began to disappear after several weeks. I’m appreciative of her expertise and kind treatment that I received from Dr. Floro and her staff.
After 90 days, my back is much stronger and virtually pain free. I feel like a new person.
I will be forever grateful for the treatment I received from Dr. Floro. I would highly recommend her to anybody who is in need of Chiropractic treatment.”
Individual patient experiences vary. Testimonials do not guarantee similar results.
Schedule Your Work Injury Chiropractic Consultation in Eden Prairie
If you are experiencing back pain, neck stiffness, joint discomfort, or other musculoskeletal symptoms following a workplace injury, Floro Chiropractic is here to help you explore appropriate treatment options.
Dr. Olinda Floro provides personalized chiropractic care focused on improving comfort, mobility, and everyday function.
Workers’ compensation insurance is accepted for eligible claims.
Contact our office to discuss your injury and schedule an appointment.
Contact Information
Floro Chiropractic
Dr. Olinda Floro
9198 Staring Lane East
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Phone: (952) 934-7582
Email: info@florochiropractic.com
Website: https://florochiropractic.com/
Appointments: https://www.florochiropractic.com/appointment/