For many people, the release by the doctor to return to work is a welcome occasion. However, if you don’t feel like you have adequately healed enough to perform the tasks related to your job, it can worry you.
Your doctor can have more confidence in your ability to return to work than you do, because:
The doctor feels that the recuperative benefits of being active and out of the home outweigh the risk of reinjury from returning to work too soon.
The doctor does not have a clear understanding of the types of tasks you must perform for your job.
Discuss your concerns with your doctor to clear up any miscommunication. However, if your doctor persists with the release and you still feel like you are not recovered enough to resume regular work duty, contact an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer to discuss your options.