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Back pain is one of the most common occupational diseases, medically known as low back pain and should be addressed quickly.
According to the World Health Organization, lumbar and disc injuries constitute one of the most common occupational diseases in the country.
Back pain occurs when:
- Loads are lifted without mechanical assistance
- You transport a load beyond your body's capacity
- You work for long periods in the same position
- Inappropriate movements are made
And it generally manifests with pain in the lower back that can even radiate to the buttocks and upper part of the thighs, progressing gradually until causing inability to work.
When symptoms are not treated in time, the spine continues to deteriorate until suffering injuries such as:
- Herniated discs
This is an injury that occurs when a vertebral disc cracks, causing its soft center to shift and irritate the nerves in the area, causing back pain; in this case medical treatment is necessary that includes medication, physical therapy and in 10% of cases, surgery.
If you experience the following symptoms or others related to back pain, seek urgent attention.
- Pain, numbness or weakness to the point of preventing daily tasks.
- Bladder dysfunction such as incontinence or difficulty urinating, even with a full bladder.
- Loss of sensation in the buttocks, back of the legs and thighs.
In case of suffering an injury due to your work activity, request from your employer the workers' compensation benefits request form and a medical review that determines the severity and treatment of the reported injuries. At Conexión Legal we offer free advice for cases of work accidents or occupational diseases; contact us through this channel via the WhatsApp icon or by Scheduling Your Consultation and explore solution alternatives for your case. In some cases there is a time limit during which you must report the injury claim to be eligible for compensation, so it is always advisable that in case of accident or symptoms related to work activity, you open a case immediately.
If your employer does not pay attention to the claims made, request the support of a lawyer specialized in labor law, who can accompany you and guarantee the respect of your rights.
Remember that immigration status is not taken into account when filing labor-related claims, since upon being hired you obtain the recognition of United States labor law.
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