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Are They Calling Your Herniated Disc a Lumbar Strain?
By Jason Weinstock on March 22, 2013

There is a renewed trend among particular self-insured employers and third-party administrators (TPA’s) in Nevada to send a Notice of Claim Acceptance for "lumbar strain only" on  low back injury claims.  My fellow claimants’  attorneys are also noticing an increase in claims where adjusters are denying medical treatment for a herniated disc,  because the claim was accepted for … Continue reading Are They Calling Your Herniated Disc a Lumbar Strain?

Neck and Low Back Pain- Does Physical Therapy Help?
By Jason Weinstock on December 23, 2011

I’ve had a couple clients referred by local neurosurgeons to a particular physical therapist who is certified in  the McKenzie’s Protocol, and I decided to investigate this personally.  I’ve got  chronic neck pain from various horse-related accidents over the years, and am always searching for ways to increase my range of motion.  I also want … Continue reading Neck and Low Back Pain- Does Physical Therapy Help?

Nurses and Attendants at Risk for Low Back Injuries
By Jason Weinstock on October 28, 2011

 Back injuries, followed closely by shoulder injuries, are the most common job-related injuries for my clients in the nursing field.  Nurses, and those employed as nursing attendants are at high risk for these injuries primarily because they must transfer patients from beds to gurneys or to wheel chairs, or to baths. A new law in California requires hopsitals to … Continue reading Nurses and Attendants at Risk for Low Back Injuries