[Jewelry making - Article 01226] - Re: [Orchid] Carpal tunnel and workman's compensation

[mark ruby]

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Julia,

    Workman's Comp. varies so much from state to state that it is
    impossible to give advice from out of state. That said, it is pretty
    sure that if you go that route they will expect you to have the usual
    standard medical treatments. (therapy, braces, shots, surgery, drugs,
    etc.)They have a rather poor performance record. 

    I also have carpal tunnel syndrome (20 or so yrs.) However, I also
    have a brilliant chiropractor. With some adjustments to my wrists and
    elbows, and some acupressure, he was able to relieve 90% of my pain
    and restore almost all of my function. He also showed me how to do
    many of them myself. This is not an anomaly. He also helped my wife's
    just as much. (mine caused by hammering and all around abuse from 30
    years as a carpenter, her's is keyboard related) 

    To get workman's comp to pay for alternative treatments can be like
    pulling teeth sometimes, but it is worth it! Or, if you can find a
    chiropractor who uses applied kinesiology, (lots do) ask if they can
    treat carpal tunnel. Even if you have to pay for it yourself. It will
    be less expensive and probably more successful than conventional
    treatments. If all else fails, you can always go for the usual
    treatments. It is very important to be treated ASAP as once the severe
    damage is done even the chiropractic treatment can only reverse so
    much. Please feel free to contact me off list for more info.(all are
    welcome) Replies may be slow as I am moving my studio to a new place
    cross town, but I will try to be timely. As they say down south, "I
    am up to my butt in alligators" Later, 

Mark

Mark Thomas Ruby
SunSpirit Designs
Loveland, CO
970  622-9500 studio
970  622-9510 fax

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