Hurt at work. Home with a plan.
Lifting injuries, repetitive strain, slip-and-fall. Dr. Augello has treated Lehigh Valley workers since 1993, including warehouse, construction, nursing, manufacturing, and office staff. Pennsylvania workers compensation is accepted, with documentation and work-status letters handled in-house.
The injuries we see most.
Not every case is chiropractic. We evaluate honestly, treat what responds to adjustment and soft-tissue work, and refer out when imaging, injection, or surgery is the right next step.
Lifting back strain
Acute lumbar strain after a lift gone wrong. Muscle spasm, restricted motion, sharp pain on forward bend.
Repetitive strain
Neck and upper-back pain from overhead work, keyboard use, or assembly-line motion. Often a slow build over months.
Disc injuries
Lumbar or cervical disc herniation with radiating leg or arm symptoms. Evaluated on exam; MRI referred where findings warrant.
Slip-and-fall
Sacroiliac injury, coccyx injury, and compensatory low-back pain after a slip on ice, wet floor, or uneven surface.
Post-surgical rehab
Rehabilitation after cervical or lumbar surgery, with clearance from the operating surgeon. Low-force techniques only.
Commercial driver crashes
DOT-eligible post-collision care for commercial drivers. Return-to-work documentation coordinated with your employer's DOT medical examiner.
Treatment and documentation, together.
Initial evaluation
Full history including job tasks, mechanism of injury, and prior spine history. Orthopedic and neurologic exam. Initial report filed with the carrier.
Treatment plan
Written plan with specific visit count, techniques, and functional goals. Re-evaluation milestones at 4 and 8 weeks.
Work-status updates
Updated modified-duty or off-work letters at each visit or on demand. Lifting, standing, and repetition restrictions specified.
Discharge
Final report to the carrier on discharge, with maximum medical improvement status and any recommended continuing care.
In Pennsylvania, if your employer has properly posted a list of panel providers, you must choose from that list for the first 90 days after your injury. After that, you may see any qualified provider. If your employer has not posted a compliant panel, you may choose from the start. We handle the verification.
Workers comp questions.
Does workers compensation cover chiropractic care in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania workers compensation covers chiropractic treatment for work-related injuries. During the first ninety days after an injury, you must see a provider on your employer's posted panel if one exists; after ninety days you may choose your own provider. Our office is experienced with workers comp billing and documentation.
What workplace injuries do you treat?
Lifting and back strain, herniated discs, repetitive-use injuries of the neck and shoulder, slip-and-fall injuries, neck and spine injuries from motor vehicle work crashes, and post-surgical rehabilitation cleared by the operating surgeon. If your injury is outside what chiropractic safely treats, we will say so and refer.
Will you report to my employer or adjuster?
Yes. We prepare initial evaluation reports, ongoing progress notes, work-status documentation, and final reports as required by the workers compensation carrier. Dr. Augello communicates with adjusters and nurse case managers directly when authorized.
Can I get back to work while receiving treatment?
Often yes, with modified duty. Dr. Augello documents specific functional limits (lifting restrictions, repetition limits, hours of standing) and updates them at each re-evaluation. Modified-duty letters are provided for your employer.
What if my employer sends me to someone else first?
Under Pennsylvania workers comp rules, you must use a provider from your employer's posted panel for the first ninety days following your injury if the employer has properly posted the list. After ninety days you may see any qualified provider. Call us to discuss your specific situation.
Get started on your claim.
Call with your claim number, employer name, and carrier. We will verify coverage and schedule your evaluation.