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The Hidden Reasons Injured Workers Don’t Fully Recover

By Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LEHP, LNC, BC-FMP
Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant

If you’ve ever heard an injured worker say, “The doctor cleared me, but I’m still in pain,” you’re not alone. In fact, this is one of the most common frustrations I hear in my practice. Despite surgeries, physical therapy, and even medications, many individuals never return to how they felt before the injury. Why? Because traditional care often stops at the surface, and that’s where Functional Medicine steps in.

As a Functional Medicine Nurse and Case Manager, I’ve worked with countless injured workers who were told their injury had healed, yet they still couldn’t sleep, concentrate, or move without pain. When we looked deeper, we found the real reasons behind their lingering symptoms:

  1. Chronic Inflammation That Was Never Addressed
    Injuries trigger inflammation—your body’s natural defense system. But when inflammation becomes chronic due to poor diet, stress, or gut dysfunction, it delays tissue repair and amplifies pain. While medication can dull the symptoms, it doesn’t correct the cause. Functional Medicine looks at what you’re eating, how your gut is functioning, and whether you’re getting the nutrients needed for recovery.
  2. Hormonal Imbalances from Stress and Trauma
    An accident—especially one that involves surgery or disability—can be a traumatic event. It sends stress signals to the brain and disrupts your body’s natural hormone cycles. Elevated cortisol levels can cause fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, and even weight gain. Functional lab testing helps us detect adrenal dysfunction and hormone imbalances that traditional providers often overlook.
  3. Underlying Gut Dysfunction
    Pain meds, antibiotics, and stress can wreak havoc on the gut lining. This leads to leaky gut, poor nutrient absorption, and immune imbalances—all of which delay healing. A compromised gut also impacts brain function and mood, which many injured workers struggle with silently. In Functional Medicine, we focus on rebuilding the gut so that the whole body can function better.
  4. Nervous System Dysregulation After Trauma
    The body stores trauma—not just physically, but neurologically. Even if your X-rays or MRIs are clear, your nervous system may still be in a state of fight-or-flight. This leads to ongoing tension, poor sleep, and heightened pain sensitivity. Through nervous system support and targeted calming protocols, we help clients reset the healing response.
  5. Lack of a Personalized Recovery Plan
    Cookie-cutter advice like “rest and take this pill” doesn’t work for complex recoveries. Every injured worker has a unique health history, lifestyle, and set of challenges. Functional Medicine offers a personalized, whole-person plan to help the body heal from the inside out. This includes nutrition, lifestyle, stress management, supplementation, and coaching.

You Don’t Have to Settle for “Living With It”
If you or a loved one has been told you’re fine—but you still feel broken—there is hope. We help injured workers uncover the real reasons they aren’t healing and walk with them toward lasting recovery.

Initial Functional Health Consultation: $25.00
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Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LEHP, LNC, BC-FMP
Doctor of Nursing Practice | Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant
Serving Orlando and surrounding areas
407-760-1662 | rosie@jrmnurseconsultants.com
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Why Understanding the Human Side of Injury Recovery Makes Your Job Easier

By Dr. Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LNC, LEHP, BC-FMP

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Adjusters are the crucial link in workplace injury recovery. You balance the needs of injured workers, medical providers, and employers — often under tight timelines and complex regulations.

Key Points:

  • Injured workers thrive when their pain and fears are acknowledged, not just their paperwork.

  • Doctors and providers need streamlined communication and support to focus on care, not bureaucracy.

  • Employers succeed when coordinated efforts reduce downtime and improve morale.

How This Helps You:

  • Smoother claims with fewer disputes

  • Faster recoveries and return-to-work timelines

  • Happier clients all around — injured workers, employers, and providers

Why Functional Medicine & Coordinated Case Management Matters:

  • Addresses root causes and holistic needs, reducing chronic complications

  • Advocates for injured workers to navigate complex systems

  • Bridges gaps between all parties to speed approvals and reduce confusion

Call to Action:
Let’s connect to discuss how integrating these insights into your workflow can ease your burden and improve outcomes.

Schedule a free discovery call or visit jrmnurseconsultants.com

Walking in Others’ Shoes

Work Comp Perspectives

In the complex world of workers’ compensation, empathy is key. As nurses, case managers, employers, doctors, and insurance adjusters, each role holds its challenges and responsibilities.

At JRM Nurse Consultants, we believe the best outcomes come from truly understanding all sides: the injured worker’s pain and struggle, the provider’s need for accurate documentation, the employer’s goal of safe return to work, and the insurer’s focus on compliance and cost management.

Walking in each other’s shoes fosters respect, collaboration, and ultimately, better care. Let’s commit to seeing the whole picture together.

Need help navigating injury recovery, workers’ compensation, or case management support?
At JRM Nurse Consultants, we offer compassionate, expert guidance for injured workers, providers, employers, and insurers.

📞 Call: 407-760-1662
📧 Email: rosie@jrmnurseconsultants.com
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