Getting hurt on the job can result not only in the related injuries but also missed work hours if one type of care isn’t helping you heal. While a physician or specialist may have a plan in place to aid your recovery, sometimes more than one approach is needed. The following guide details why you should look into supplemental types of care, such as medical massage, as part of your post-injury treatment.

How to See More Than One Doctor for Your Injury Recovery

Supplement Workers’ Compensation Requirements

The first thing to do after a work accident is to determine whether you can make a workers’ comp claim. If yes, then it’s likely the workplace will have a doctor they require employees to see. You must see this doctor first to satisfy the requirements of a claim. This practitioner may be able to refer you to other specialists as needed or desired.

You may want to select your own doctor in addition to the required care. Ask for guidance from the workplace benefit coordinator or workers’ compensation caseworker as to how the claim will be handled and how, or if, any secondary care is covered by your employer’s insurance.

Benefit From Multifaceted Care

A workplace injury may be complicated or multifaceted. There may be primary care required for the acute aspects of the injury, such as a broken bone, but other issues such as soft tissue injury or emotional stress may arise over time. Medical massage, chiropractic care, physical therapy, or counseling for PTSD may be appropriate for the situation. Many accidents simply can’t be addressed by one doctor visit or a general practitioner’s care alone.

Coordinate Care

If you do end up seeing several practitioners for an injury, it’s beneficial if each practitioner is aware of what the others are doing. Doctors not in the same network might not have access to your patient file or notes, so it’s best if you keep a detailed file of all diagnoses, treatment plans, and medications. This makes for smoother communication between practitioners and ensures that varying care is mutually supportive.

Get all the care you need after a workplace injury to ensure you can return to work quickly and in full health. Medical massage is an excellent complementary therapy for many types of injuries and will help relieve pain, increase circulation, and decrease inflammation. For medical massage approved by the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation, call The Miracle of Massage at (678) 883-2873. This Stone Mountain, GA, practice offers massage therapy focused on pain relief, orthopedic aid, and medical care. Book an online appointment for a free consultation today.