Work Injuries (WorkSafeBC/WCB) Care in Vernon
Hurt at work and not sure what to do next? At Lakeside Align Chiropractic, we help make navigating WorkSafeBC (WCB) as straightforward as possible so you can focus on your recovery. Many workers don’t realize that WCB may approve an initial set of visits for workplace injuries, depending on current guidelines.
Report your injury, obtain a claim number, and we can help determine whether your first visit is approved. If you’re unsure, we can help you contact WCB to clarify your claim details and get started as soon as appropriate.
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How to Navigate WCB Coverage
Once your claim number is issued, we can usually direct bill WCB for approved visits, which may mean little to no out-of-pocket costs for many patients with coverage. Using your covered visits early may help you address concerns promptly and support a smoother recovery. If you need additional visits, we can request an extension and help with the paperwork, in line with WCB requirements. We also consider the timing for a safe return to work throughout your care and can discuss any suggested modifications with you and your broader care team.
Care During Your First Visits
We begin with a thorough assessment and a clear, step-by-step plan. When clinically appropriate, imaging may be recommended to help support safe decision-making; it is not routine and only suggested when indicated. Care is condition-focused with the aim of eliminating pain, further risk of injury and
ensuring safe return to work, using Chiropractic BioPhysics®-informed methods, which take spinal alignment into account with the aim of reducing stress on joints and surrounding tissues.
Adjustments are customized with options like Activator Methods®, drop table, and Impulse® adjusting techniques, chosen to match your comfort and clinical presentation. You’ll also receive targeted home exercises and traction tools intended to support comfort, mobility, and resilience between visits.
Not a workplace injury? Explore our chiropractic care and ICBC auto injuries pages to learn about other coverage options.
Common Workplace Injuries We See
Chiropractic care may be part of a broader plan to support comfort, movement, and a safer return to work for issues such as:
- Slips, trips, and falls associated with back, neck, or joint discomfort
- Lifting and overexertion-related strains or sprains
- Shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle strain or discomfort
- Repetitive strain and postural stress
- Disc irritation, nerve-related discomfort, and tension-type headaches
Schedule Your Appointment
Ready to start WCB care in Vernon? Contact Lakeside Align Chiropractic for assistance with your claim number, direct billing, and a plan designed to help you return to work safely.
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