If you were hurt on the job near Monroe, Mayfield Chiropractic sees work injury patients at 1400 Royal Ave in Monroe and at 2219 Line Ave in Shreveport, accepts Louisiana workers compensation, and handles the workers comp paperwork with your employer's carrier. Same-day appointments are available at both offices, and you can start your online paperwork before you arrive.
Dr. Gregory Mayfield has been a licensed chiropractor since 1995 and has spent more than 31 years caring for patients across Northeast Louisiana. Below is what to do after a workplace injury, what a first visit looks like, and how the clinic helps you get back to work without guessing.
What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Work Injury
The hours right after an injury at work tend to set the tone for the whole claim. A few steps can make the process simpler for you and for everyone involved:
- Report it to your supervisor. Tell your employer what happened, when, and where, even if the pain feels minor at first.
- Get checked early. The clinic recommends being seen as soon as possible, ideally the same day or within 24 hours. Early care may help recovery and creates a record of the injury close to the time it happened.
- Write down the details. Note how you were lifting, slipping, or reaching, which body part hurts, and any numbness or tingling.
- Bring your claim information. Your employer's carrier name and any claim number help the front desk set things up correctly.
Back strain from a lift is a common example. Some people feel a sharp pull right away, while others notice stiffness and pain the next morning. Either way, a prompt exam gives you answers sooner and keeps the paperwork straight.
Work Injuries the Clinic Sees in Monroe and Shreveport
Northeast and Northwest Louisiana jobs put real loads on the spine. Paper-mill shifts, oilfield work, long standing rotations at the hospitals, warehouse lifting, and trade work with vibration and heavy carry all show up on the exam table. At the Monroe office, the work injury team commonly sees:
- Lifting injuries and disc injuries in the low back and neck
- Repetitive-strain conditions from the same motion all shift
- Slip-and-fall spinal injuries
- Neck and back pain that started after a long stretch of overtime
If your pain travels into a leg or arm, that detail matters. Disc problems can irritate nearby nerves, and the clinic offers herniated disc treatment and non-surgical spinal decompression when the exam supports it. For general back strain, the back pain treatment page covers the core approach.
How Louisiana Workers Comp Works at Mayfield Chiropractic
Many injured workers put off care because the claim side feels confusing. At Mayfield Chiropractic, the staff accepts Louisiana workers compensation for qualifying work-related injuries, handles the paperwork, and communicates directly with your employer's carrier so you can focus on getting better.
What you can expect from the office:
- Help confirming your coverage before your first visit when you call ahead
- Direct billing to workers comp for covered claims
- Work-status documentation your employer requires
- Clear notes on what you can and cannot do at work while you heal
Every claim is different, so the best first step is a call to the office nearest you. The Monroe team can be reached at (318) 323-7246 and the Shreveport team at (318) 828-1517. You can read more about local work injury care on the Monroe work injury page and the Shreveport work injury page.
What Your First Visit Looks Like
Your first appointment is built to find out what is actually wrong before anything else happens. It follows three steps:
- Consultation. You talk through your health history, how the injury happened, your symptoms, and what your job requires of you.
- Examination. A chiropractic exam that includes posture analysis, range of motion tests, neurological testing, and digital X-rays if needed.
- Treatment plan. You get a clear explanation of your condition and a custom care plan. Same-day treatment is part of the first visit when it is appropriate.
Care is non-surgical and drug-free. Depending on the injury, your plan may include specific spinal adjustments, rehabilitation, massage therapy to ease muscle tension, and spinal decompression for disc-related pain. Dry needling is also available by appointment at the Monroe office.
Getting Back to Work Safely
The goal is not just to feel better for an afternoon. It is to return to the job you actually do. Dr. Mayfield builds return-to-work plans around your specific job demands, whether that is light duty for a few weeks, modified lifting, or full clearance. The clinic describes care in three phases:
- Relief care: visits are more frequent at first to calm pain and stabilize the injury.
- Corrective care: the focus shifts to restoring function and stability so the injury is less likely to come back.
- Wellness care: routine visits that help keep you working without the same flare-ups.
Progress is measured against what your job asks of your body. If you lift all day, your plan looks different from someone who stands at a nurse's station or sits in a truck for long hauls.
Two Offices for Workers Across North Louisiana
Mayfield Chiropractic has offices in Monroe and Shreveport, so injured workers from West Monroe, Ruston, Bossier City, and the surrounding parishes can choose the location that fits their drive and shift. Dr. Gregory Mayfield, a former police officer and a 1995 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, leads the practice. Dr. Kyle Mayfield serves as Clinic Director for the Shreveport location, and Dr. Scott Fournier provides chiropractic care at the Monroe office.
When you fill out the online paperwork, choose Monroe or Shreveport on the first question and it goes straight to that office. You can also book an appointment online or call the office directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mayfield Chiropractic accept Louisiana workers comp?
Yes. Both offices accept Louisiana workers compensation for qualifying work-related injuries, and the staff handles the workers comp paperwork and talks directly with your employer's carrier. Call the Monroe office at (318) 323-7246 or the Shreveport office at (318) 828-1517 to confirm your claim details before your first visit.
Can I get a same-day appointment after getting hurt at work?
Same-day appointments are available at both the Monroe office on Royal Ave and the Shreveport office on Line Ave. Calling first is the fastest way to get a slot, and filling out the online paperwork before you arrive saves time at check-in.
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor for a work injury?
No referral is needed to schedule at Mayfield Chiropractic. Some employers and carriers have their own steps for work injury claims, so it is a good idea to report the injury at work and bring your claim information to the visit.
Can Mayfield Chiropractic provide work-status notes for my employer?
Yes. The clinic provides the work-status documentation employers ask for, and Dr. Mayfield builds return-to-work plans around the actual demands of your job, whether that means light duty, modified lifting, or full clearance.
Mayfield Chiropractic Clinic is ready to help you recover from a work injury and return to the job. Call Monroe at (318) 323-7246 or Shreveport at (318) 828-1517, or fill out your paperwork online to get your first visit started today.