Worker’s Compensation and Chiropractic in Calgary
Getting Back to Your Best After a Workplace Injury
Workplace injuries can happen unexpectedly, disrupting your life and keeping you from doing what you love. At Memorial Drive Chiropractic and Massage, we understand how frustrating this can be, and we’re here to help your body adapt and recover as quickly as possible.
WCB Certified Care
Dr. Ryan Wagemakers is fully certified with the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), allowing us to provide comprehensive care for your workplace injuries. This certification means we understand the specific requirements and procedures necessary to ensure you receive the care you need while properly documenting your progress for WCB claims.
No Referral Needed
Many patients don’t realize they can come directly to our office after a workplace injury—no referral or prior approval is required. You don’t need permission from:
- Your employer
- A medical doctor
- A physiotherapist
You can begin care immediately after your injury, which is crucial for optimal recovery. The sooner you address the underlying nervous system impacts of your injury, the faster your body can adapt and heal.
Coverage Benefits
With WCB certification, you’re entitled to:
- Up to 21 treatments over a six-week period, fully covered
- Assistance with all necessary paperwork and claim initiation
- Comprehensive assessment of how your injury has affected your nervous system’s adaptive capacity
If additional care is needed beyond the initial coverage period, we can work with WCB to request extensions based on your progress and needs.
Common Workplace Injuries We See
While we focus on improving your body’s ability to adapt rather than just treating conditions, we commonly help workers with:
- Mechanical low back injuries
- Neck and shoulder discomfort
- Injuries from lifting
- Knee problems
- Fall-related issues
- Concussion symptoms
Each of these challenges represents your body’s difficulty adapting to stress—whether sudden trauma or repetitive strain. Using our Insight Millennium technology, we can measure how your nervous system is currently responding and develop a personalized approach to improve its function.
Our Approach to Workplace Injuries
Rather than simply managing pain, we help your body recover by:
- Measuring Nervous System Function: Using our advanced Insight Millennium scanning technology to objectively assess how your injury has affected your body’s adaptive capacity
- Improving Mobility: Gentle, effective adjustments to enhance movement and function
- Enhancing Proprioception: Improving your body’s spatial awareness to reduce the risk of re-injury
- Educating: Teaching you about proper body mechanics, when to use ice or heat, and specific exercises to support recovery
- Preventing Future Injuries: A properly functioning nervous system makes you more aware of your environment, reducing future injury risk
The Advantage of Immediate Care
When a workplace injury occurs, waiting to seek care can significantly delay your recovery. Research shows that chiropractic care helps workers return to their jobs faster, with less pain and improved function. By improving nervous system function through chiropractic adjustments, your body becomes better equipped to handle the physical demands of your job, potentially preventing future injuries and maintaining long-term wellness.
Beyond Your WCB Claim
Many patients choose to continue chiropractic care after their WCB coverage period ends. This ongoing care helps maintain the improvements achieved during recovery and supports your body’s long-term adaptive capacity, keeping you at your best both at work and in your personal life.
Start Your Recovery Today
If you’ve experienced a workplace injury, don’t wait to see if it gets better on its own. Contact Memorial Drive Chiropractic and Massage right away to begin your recovery journey. Remember, the sooner your nervous system can begin adapting properly, the faster you’ll be back to doing what you love.
