Workers comp chiropractor Kent WA — Palmer Chiropractic. A workplace injury can turn your life upside down. One moment you’re on the job — the next you’re dealing with pain, limited mobility, lost wages, and a stack of insurance paperwork. At Palmer Chiropractic in Kent, WA, Dr. Brian J. Bussard has been helping injured workers throughout South King County get back on their feet — and back to work — for over 27 years.
Common Workplace Injuries We Treat
Work injuries come in all forms. Dr. Bussard treats the full spectrum of occupational injuries including:
- Lower back strains and sprains from heavy lifting
- Herniated discs from sudden impact or repetitive stress
- Neck and shoulder injuries from overhead work or awkward positions
- Repetitive strain injuries — carpal tunnel, tendonitis, rotator cuff injuries
- Slip and fall injuries — back, neck, hip, and knee trauma
- Forklift and warehouse injuries
- Construction site injuries
- Whiplash from workplace vehicle accidents
- Knee and hip injuries from prolonged standing or kneeling
- Whole body vibration injuries from operating heavy equipment
Whether you work in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, or an office — Dr. Bussard has treated patients from virtually every occupation in South King County.
We Accept Washington State L&I Workers Compensation
Palmer Chiropractic is a Washington State L&I workers compensation provider. Here’s what that means for you:
You pay nothing out of pocket. We bill the Department of Labor and Industries directly for all treatment related to your workplace injury. From your very first appointment through your entire course of care — your L&I claim covers everything.
We handle all the paperwork. L&I claims involve significant documentation — injury reports, treatment authorizations, progress notes, and return-to-work assessments. Dr. Bussard and our team handle all of it so you can focus on recovering.
We provide thorough documentation. Dr. Bussard maintains detailed, accurate records of your injury, diagnosis, and treatment progress. This documentation is essential for protecting your L&I claim and ensuring you receive the full benefits you are entitled to.
Seek Treatment Immediately After a Workplace Injury
One of the most important things you can do after a workplace injury is seek treatment as quickly as possible. Here’s why:
Early treatment leads to faster, more complete recovery. The sooner inflammation is addressed and proper healing is initiated, the better your long-term outcome.
Prompt treatment protects your L&I claim. Delays in seeking treatment give L&I adjusters grounds to question whether your injury is work-related. A same-day or next-day medical record creates a clear, documented connection between your injury and the workplace incident.
Untreated injuries become chronic problems. A minor back strain that goes untreated can develop into a herniated disc. A shoulder injury that is ignored can result in permanent rotator cuff damage. Don’t wait.
How Dr. Bussard Treats Workplace Injuries
Dr. Bussard takes a comprehensive, results-focused approach to work injury rehabilitation:
He begins with a thorough examination and digital x-rays to accurately diagnose your injury and identify all affected areas. Many workplace injuries involve multiple levels of the spine or multiple joints — a complete evaluation ensures nothing is missed.
Precise Gonstead chiropractic adjustments correct spinal misalignment caused by the injury, reduce nerve irritation, and restore proper joint mechanics. Most patients experience significant pain relief within their first few visits.
Functional rehabilitation is a cornerstone of Dr. Bussard’s work injury treatment. Customized strengthening and stabilization exercises rebuild the strength and flexibility you need to safely return to work — and reduce the risk of re-injury.
Soft tissue therapy addresses muscle tension, scar tissue, and trigger points that develop around injured areas. Combined with chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue work dramatically accelerates recovery from work injuries.
Dr. Bussard coordinates closely with your L&I case manager, primary care physician, and employer to facilitate a safe, timely return to work. Clear communication between all parties is essential for a smooth recovery and claim process.
Ergonomic Assessment & Injury Prevention
Beyond treating injuries, Dr. Bussard helps prevent them. He provides ergonomic guidance and workplace assessment recommendations to help employers and employees identify and correct the conditions that lead to repetitive strain and overuse injuries.
Investing in injury prevention saves employers money, reduces lost work time, and most importantly — keeps workers healthy and safe.
Serving Injured Workers Throughout South King County
Palmer Chiropractic treats workers compensation patients from Kent, Auburn, Renton, Federal Way, Covington, and Maple Valley. Same-day appointments are available for injured workers — call us today and let Dr. Bussard get you on the road to recovery.
Call (253) 854-7700 or book online at palmerchiropractic.com.