Getting hurt on the job is more than just an accident—it’s often a life-altering experience that can affect your health, livelihood, and emotional well-being. For many workers, injuries sustained on the job don’t just go away after a few weeks of rest or medical treatment. Instead, they can sometimes develop into chronic pain, a condition that can make everyday tasks feel impossible.
If you are suffering from chronic pain related to a workers’ compensation claim, it is important to know that you are not alone and that you have rights.
What Is Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is pain that persists for weeks, months, or even years after the initial injury. Unlike acute pain, which is the body’s natural response to an injury and typically subsides as the body heals, chronic pain can linger long after the injury has healed. This ongoing pain often disrupts daily life, making it difficult to work, sleep, or enjoy time with loved ones.
Common causes of chronic pain from workplace injuries include back injuries, repetitive stress injuries, nerve damage, and conditions like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It’s important to recognize that chronic pain isn’t just “in your head” — it’s a legitimate medical condition that requires specialized treatment and support.
What Is CRPS?
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that sometimes develops after an injury or surgery. It is characterized by intense, burning pain that is often disproportionate to the original injury. Symptoms can include swelling, sensitivity to touch, changes in skin color or temperature, and a feeling of “pins and needles” in the affected area.
CRPS is challenging to diagnose and even harder to manage, but it’s frequently not insurmountable. With the right medical care and support, individuals with CRPS can find ways to improve their quality of life. For workers battling this condition due to a workplace injury, ensuring you have access to the right treatments is critical—and that’s where our team steps in.
The Role of Ketamine Therapy
One innovative treatment for chronic pain and CRPS is ketamine therapy. Ketamine, traditionally used as an anesthetic, has been found to help reduce pain and inflammation in individuals with chronic conditions. By “resetting” nerve pathways in the brain and spinal cord, ketamine therapy can offer relief to those for whom traditional treatments have failed.
While ketamine therapy shows promise, it can be expensive and may not always be covered by insurance. This is one of many reasons why having an experienced workers’ compensation attorney on your side is essential. Our legal team can fight for your right to receive comprehensive medical care, ensuring you get the treatment you need without additional financial stress.
How Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group Can Help
We know that chronic pain doesn’t just hurt your body—it affects your entire life. Our empathetic and skilled workers’ compensation attorneys are here to help you navigate the legal system and secure the benefits you deserve. From handling paperwork to advocating for you in court, we are dedicated to lightening your burden so you can focus on healing.
If you’re experiencing chronic pain after a workplace injury, don’t face it alone. Contact Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group today or call us 24/7 at 919-980-9895. Together, we can work toward a brighter, pain-free future.
