Martin v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION OF THE COURT

PAPADAKOS, Justice.

On June 2, 1989, Thomas R. Martin, Appellant, injured his lower back during the course of his employment with Emmaus Bakery, Appellee. Appellant was totally disabled due to the injury which was diagnosed as a possible disc herniation, the type of injury which is routinely treated by chiropractic manipulation and physiotherapy. Appellant immediately began chiropractic treatment with Dr. Gary Tarola, a Board certified specialist in chiropractic orthopedics. As a result of the *444chiropractic treatment and physiotherapy, Appellant was able to return to work on…