Work-related injuries occur while you are on the job. Anyone can experience a work-related injury, but they’re most common in physically demanding professions, like construction, labor and factory work.

If you should becoming injured while working, you should stop whatever you are doing and alert your employer immediately. You then may visit Three Peaks Urgent Care for evaluation and treatment recommendations. We can recommend and provide follow up care for your injuries.

We treat a wide range of work-related injuries, including but not limited to:
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Overexertion
• Sprain/strains
• Back pain/spasm/herniated discs
• Being struck by equipment or falling objects
• Crashes and collisions
• Burns
• Cuts and lacerations
• Broken bones
• Joint Dislocations
• Repetitive use injuries

Treatment of work-related injuries can depend several factors, including your age, the type of injury, and the severity of your symptoms. We may recommend:
• Rest, ice, and compression
• Taking medication for pain such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Steroid injections
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Stress reduction
• Relaxation training
• Wrapping the area with a splint or a cast
We can also suggest changes to make your workstation more ergonomic, reducing the risk of a another/recurring injury. We may also make recommendations to see a specialist for additional evaluation/treatment recommendations.