Occupational Medicine Services in Anniston, AL
Occupational Medicine
Occupational Medicine at Anniston Chiropractic
At Anniston Chiropractic in Anniston, AL, we’re committed to supporting the health and safety of local workers through expert occupational medicine services. Whether you're an employer seeking reliable physical exams or an employee recovering from a workplace injury, our integrated care team—led by Dr. David Wade—offers the experience and tools to keep you healthy, compliant, and work-ready.
From injury assessments to preventive screenings, we help businesses and individuals get back to work safely and efficiently.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
What is Sleep Apnea and How Can It Affect Me?Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that causes abnormal breathing during sleep. Often undiagnosed, it’s linked to daytime drowsiness, increased risk of car accidents, high blood pressure, and heart issues.
This condition occurs when throat muscles relax and block the airway during sleep, often leading to snoring or difficulty breathing.
Our comprehensive sleep apnea test is fast, affordable, and DOT-approved to help keep you compliant with regulations. It’s designed to accurately diagnose sleep apnea and guide you toward the best treatment.
Ready to sleep better and feel your best? Call us at (256) 237-9423 today!
Did you know? Experts recommend 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night. Better sleep can help you:
● Get sick less often● Maintain a healthy weight● Reduce stress and improve mood● Lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease● Think clearly and perform better at work or school● Enjoy stronger relationships and social life
Ear Irrigation
Ear irrigation is procedure used to help remove excess earwax, or blockage from the ears. Earwax buildup can cause damage to the ears over time, resulting in hearing loss. Removing excess earwax with our ear irrigation technique is a safe and effective way to minimize the risk of damage to the ear, and ensure you are hearing at the highest level possible.
Paternity Testing
We are happy to help you with our comprehensive paternity testing. Paternity testing helps to establish if an individual is the biological parent of another. This testing can also help to establish guardianship over a child, in addition the rights and duties of a parent.
DNA tests performed in cases such as child support or immigration, require a legal chain of custody and testing with an accredited source such as Anniston Chiropractic.
We help to ensure the integrity of our DNA tests from collection by following the correct chain of custody and protocols. Once the results of the legal DNA test are provided, they may be used as evidence for state, tribal, or federal court, or for an adoption or immigration through the Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS). The results can be viewed as valid and accurate by adhering to the correct chain of custody process.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Alcohol Testing
Breath Alcohol Testing acts by testing a sample of breath to determine the amount of alcohol in your blood. Our test is easy, fast, and approved by the Department of Transportation. This test is offered for all federal, state, and private employers to ensure all employees are up to the required qualifications.
Drug Screening
Drug screening involves the collection of a urine sample, which must be provided on the same day and time of your test, at Anniston Chiropractic. The collection will then be studied to determine if their are drugs in the patient's system.
For DOT, urine will be tested for the following classes of drugs: marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine - PCP.
Fit Testing
What is Fit Testing? Fit testing is a test conducted to ensure that a respirator gives the user optimal protection, while also ensuring it's comfortability.
All employers are responsible for ensuring that each employee who is required to wear a personal protective respiratory equipment, half-face or full-face, is to be professionally tested. The purpose of a Respiratory Fit Test (FIT) is to ensure that the seal on the required half-face or full-face personal respiratory equipment does not allow for any contaminants to leak into the designated respiratory equipment. There are two categories when testing for personal protective respiratory equipment, Qualitative Respirator Fit Test (QLFT) and Quantitative Respirator Fit Test (QNFT).
Why get Fit Tested? Respiratory Fit Tests (FIT) are required to ensure that the seal on the required personal respiratory device does not allow for any contaminants to leak into the designated respiratory unit thus causing risk to the wearer. There are two categories that will be inspected when testing respiratory equipment: Qualitative Respirator Fit Test (QLFT) and Quantitative Respirator Fit Test (QNFT).
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires fit testing for all respirator users to ensure the respirator fits and seals correctly before use in the workplace. If you need information on what the FIT Test is required for you, go online to http://www.osha.gov. Fit testing is critical to maintain the safest environment and ensure its users have the highest level of protection.
We recommend getting FIT Tested on an annual basis to ensure your safety, and stay in compliance with OSHA requirements.
Aftercare Injury
Aftercare Injury Help at Anniston Chiropractic
Did you know that not every injury needs to be a reportable injury? Anniston Chiropractic can help employers and employees with non-reportable injuries. Does your case qualify? Our experts can help!
We can help treat the cause of your injury at the source to relieve your pain for good. In addition our experts can help you navigate your claims and legalities to ensure you get the most out of treatment.
We understand that being in pain is not only uncomfortable, but limits your everyday personal and work life. Let us help you get feeling better fast!
Call (256) 237-9423 today to book your appointment!
Pulmonary Function Treatment
Anniston Chiropractic Pulmonary Function TestingAnniston Chiropractic offers comprehensive PFT testing to save you money, time & keep you healthy. We offer same-day results, and expedited appointments to save you time!
Reasons to get Pulmonary Function Testing: ● Difficulty breathing.● Exposure to chemicals in the workplace. ● To monitor the progression of certain lung conditions such as Asthma, Mesothelioma, & COPD.
Call (256) 237-9423 to book your appointment today!