Workers' Compensation

Acupuncture for Work-Related Injuries

Nature Acupuncture & Herbs accepts workers' compensation insurance. We coordinate directly with your claims adjuster - no upfront payment required.

Work Injury Acupuncture

Focus on recovery.
We handle the paperwork.

Work-related injuries - whether from repetitive strain, a single traumatic incident, or cumulative physical demands - can significantly impact your ability to perform your job and maintain your quality of life. Acupuncture is a proven, effective treatment for the musculoskeletal and neurological injuries most commonly arising from workplace incidents.

California workers' compensation insurance covers acupuncture as part of an authorized treatment plan. At Nature Acupuncture & Herbs, we work directly with employers, carriers, and claims adjusters to ensure your care is properly authorized and billed - so you can focus entirely on getting better.

Our three Los Angeles locations - West LA, Hawthorne, and Lynwood - are conveniently situated to serve workers across the LA metro area and South Bay.

Injuries We Treat

◈Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
◈Lower back and neck pain from lifting
◈Carpal tunnel syndrome
◈Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
◈Construction and workplace accidents
◈Slip and fall injuries
◈Headaches from work-related stress or injury
◈Chronic pain following workplace trauma

Call Us Directly

(424) 317-0014

The Process

How Workers' Comp Acupuncture Works

File Your Claim First

Report your injury to your employer and file a workers' compensation claim with your employer's insurance carrier. You will receive a claim number once accepted.

Get a Doctor's Referral

In most cases, your primary treating physician (PTP) within the workers' comp system will refer you to acupuncture as part of your treatment plan. We can help coordinate this step.

Contact Our Office

Call us with your claim number and insurance carrier information. We will verify coverage directly with the adjuster and handle all authorization paperwork.

Begin Treatment

Once authorization is confirmed, schedule your first appointment. You pay nothing out of pocket - billing goes directly to your workers' comp carrier.

Why Acupuncture

Why Acupuncture for Work Injuries?

California's workers' compensation Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) recognizes acupuncture as an evidence-based treatment for several categories of work-related injury, including chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain, soft tissue injuries, and post-traumatic conditions.

Acupuncture's ability to reduce pain without opioids or other controlled substances is particularly valuable in the workers' comp context - where medication dependency can complicate both the patient's recovery and the legal resolution of the claim. Many injured workers use acupuncture to reduce or eliminate their reliance on prescription pain medication.

Beyond pain relief, acupuncture supports the overall recovery process by reducing inflammation, improving tissue healing, calming the nervous system, and addressing the stress and anxiety that frequently accompany a workplace injury and legal claim.

Get Started

Contact Us About Your Claim

Have your claim number and insurance carrier ready and fill out this form. Our billing team will contact you to verify coverage and schedule your first appointment.