What Every Worker in Queens Should Know About Workers’ Compensation
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Introduction: Protecting the People Who Keep Queens Moving
Every day in Queens, thousands of hardworking people—from restaurant staff and delivery drivers to construction crews, salon workers, and healthcare professionals—keep this city alive. Yet workplace injuries happen more often than most realize. Back strain, shoulder pain, car accidents during delivery shifts, or repetitive motion injuries can affect anyone.
If you’ve ever been injured while working in Queens, you have legal rights and medical options through New York State Workers’ Compensation. Unfortunately, many workers don’t understand what those benefits include—or that acupuncture and natural therapies are covered under this system.
At Caulo Care Acupuncture in Forest Hills, our mission is to help you recover safely, naturally, and confidently under your Workers’ Comp benefits.
What Is Workers’ Compensation and How Does It Work in New York?
Workers’ Compensation is a state-regulated insurance program that protects both employees and employers. It provides medical care and wage replacement for people who get injured or sick from job-related causes—regardless of who was at fault.
If your injury happened while performing your work duties, you may be eligible. Common covered conditions include:
Back, neck, or shoulder pain from lifting or posture strain
Slip-and-fall or repetitive-motion injuries
Delivery-related car accidents (also called No-Fault Work Injury)
Stress-related muscle tension or nerve compression
Chronic pain from long-term work conditions
Workers’ Comp pays for all medically necessary treatments, which can include acupuncture, physical therapy, and diagnostic imaging—as long as they are performed by an authorized New York Workers’ Comp provider.
What To Do Immediately After a Work Injury
Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible (ideally within 30 days).
Document everything — where it happened, how you felt, and who witnessed it.
Seek medical evaluation from a certified Workers’ Comp provider.
File a C-3 form with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board.
Follow your care plan and keep all medical appointments.
If you’re unsure how to start, Caulo Care can guide you step-by-step through the documentation and referral process.
Acupuncture: Natural Recovery Under Workers’ Compensation
Acupuncture is more than pain relief—it’s a scientifically recognized therapy for musculoskeletal and stress-related injuries. Under Workers’ Comp in New York, acupuncture is covered for conditions such as:
Low-back or neck strain
Shoulder and elbow tendinitis
Sciatica or nerve impingement
Carpal tunnel and repetitive strain
Post-accident muscle tension and anxiety
At Caulo Care Forest Hills, our goal is to reduce inflammation, restore balance, and speed your body’s natural recovery. Treatments are gentle, non-pharmaceutical, and designed to complement your physical therapy or medical doctor plan.
Your Right to Choose a Certified Provider
Many injured workers don’t realize they can choose their own treatment provider. You are not required to see only the doctor your employer recommends—as long as your clinician is certified by the New York Workers’ Compensation Board.
Dr. Phumlarp Caulo and his team at Caulo Care Forest Hills are approved Workers’ Comp acupuncture providersexperienced with:
Work-related back, neck, and shoulder injuries
No-Fault (auto accident) recovery
Paperwork coordination and claim communication
Bilingual support in English, Thai, and Spanish
Common Workplace Injuries We See in Queens
Restaurant and kitchen staff with wrist, elbow, or back pain
Delivery drivers with chronic lower-back strain or whiplash
Healthcare and office workers with neck tension or headaches
Construction and warehouse staff with joint inflammation or fatigue
Each injury tells a story—but with the right support, recovery is possible.
Healing, Education, and Empowerment
At Caulo Care, we believe that true recovery involves more than pain relief. We focus on:
Education: teaching workers how to prevent reinjury and improve posture.
Holistic care: combining acupuncture, cupping, and gentle exercise plans.
Advocacy: helping patients understand their rights under Workers’ Compensation.
Our vision is to make Queens a safer, healthier, and more resilient community—one worker at a time.
Final Thoughts: You Deserve to Heal, Not Just to Work
Getting hurt at work doesn’t mean your career is over. With the right guidance, medical support, and natural care, you can recover fully and return stronger.
If you or someone you know in Queens has been injured at work, reach out today.
📍 Caulo Care Forest Hills, NY
📞 Call or text for a consultation about Workers’ Compensation acupuncture and recovery options.
Healing the community of Queens—naturally, compassionately, and professionally.— Dr. Phumlarp Caulo
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