Millions of people are suffering from all types of job injuries or work injuries ranging from the stress of working in a bad position to improper lifting or carrying to falls and other trauma in the workplace. Eighty-five percent of the population will experience disabling lower back pain at least once during their lives!

The standard medical approach to back pain varies depending on the severity of the condition. Usually muscle relaxers, pain killers and rest are prescribed, sometimes in conjunction with traction, diathermy, ultrasound, hot packs, cold packs, and other procedures.

Surgery may be resorted to if all else fails. The medical approach is at times necessary. Surgery, however, has its attendant problems. According to some studies, more than half of all spinal surgery for lower back problems should never have been performed.

Chiropractic has been a blessing to millions with back problems, often saving them from pain, disability, drugs and surgery. And yet chiropractic is not a treatment for back problems. The chiropractor's job is to make the spine healthier by correcting and relieving spinal nerve damage. This may make the difference between health and disability, comfort and pain.

Does WSIB pay for Chiropractic Treatment?

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) pays for chiropractic treatment, but there are strict guidelines for the type and length of such treatment. WSIB pays for the first health care provider who treats your work-related injury. If the first health care provider is a chiropractor, then WSIB will pay for the treatments.

You may select any health care provider you wish for your next treatment. WSIB calls this your "initial choice" of health care provider. If this health care provider is a chiropractor, then WSIB will pay for the chiropractic treatments. Once you have made your decision, you cannot change to another health care provider without the approval of WSIB.

If your health care provider is a medical doctor who refers you to a chiropractor for treatment, WSIB will pay the cost if they agree the treatment will help your injury. A medical referral from one doctor to another, where WSIB agrees with the method of treatment, is not considered a change of health care providers.

How Do You Get WSIB to Pay for Chiropractic Treatment?

If your "initial choice" of health care providers is a medical doctor, he or she must notify WSIB in writing that chiropractic treatments will help your injury.

When WSIB has approved your chiropractic treatments, they will advise you in writing. You must visit a chiropractor that treats clients with workplace insurance claims, as some chiropractors do not.

Your chiropractor must send regular reports to WSIB, usually every two weeks.

Remember, help is near to home. If you are concerned about your health or considering care for work related injuries. At MyHealth here in Mississauga you can count on us. We look forward to evaluate your health and offer you the best treatment or alternatives. We are conveniently located in Streetsville Village in Mississauga.

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