Chiropractic Care for Workers with Low Back Pain
Channel: Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI)
Date: 2022-05-17

As an increasing number of workers with injuries receive physical medicine treatment, of which chiropractic care may be a large part, this study describes the prevalence of chiropractic care and provider patterns of physical medicine treatment for workers with low back pain. 

It provides some evidence as to how different provider patterns of physical medicine treatment are associated with variations in overall medical and indemnity costs, and the duration of temporary disability. The study also looks at the utilization of medical services, including magnetic imaging studies, opioid prescriptions, and pain management injections. 

To learn more about this study or to download a copy, visit WCRI’s website at https://www.wcrinet.org/reports/chiropractic-care-for-workers-with-low-back-pain.