I recently had a back injory at work and because I couldn't identify the movement that caused the injory, I won't be getting paid. I told my boss that the injory happened through the corse of the day and didn't notice it till I'd rested and felt the pain.
2006-12-11 05:32:49 · 7 answers · asked by danniwallwork 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Lumbar (not lumber) muscles are in your lower back, and injury is generally caused by lifting heavy things by bending over from the waist and lifting with your back instead of your legs. They are a pretty common type of injury.
The amount of time that has elapsed between the injury and your reporting of it is material, but certainly a few days won't matter. I also do not think you need to be able to identify the specific moment an injury occurred if your job involves regular lifting. As you note, it isn't always possible to notice a muscle pull right away -- a little tiny twinge that you may ignore at the moment may become very painful later in the day (or even the next day).
If you reported the injury with reasonable promptness and your employer blew you off, you may have to seek legal recourse through a worker's compensation attorney.
2006-12-11 05:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mark H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most lumbar stress pain is due to accumulated injury. Rarely does any one movement cause the injury. Any doctor worth his salt knows that what you have a result of cummulative movements that created strain. And because it is a cummulative injury, in may not have happened at work, could have been a result of almost anything that you did improperly, this is more likely the reason you won't be paid for a work related injury, there is no way to prove that your work caused it. Suggest you see a physical therapist and learn how to bend lift and move properly to avoid further injury.
2006-12-11 05:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is either through injury (picking up something the wrong way) or just bending over to pick something up. Indicating unequal muscle tension on each side of the spine. This unequal tension of muscles indicates some postural discrepancy and the spine is making the necessary adjustments. Would suggest you have someone examine the condition and determine what needs to be done to correct the situation.
2006-12-11 08:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
excessive weight lifting without using the proper lifting technique or the provided equipment can cause strains.
also quick movements can cause them.
sitting or standing for long periods can cause a strain.
Have you been to a chiropractor to check your back?
I went after i hurt my back at work and found out i had a spinal defect which causes my back to sprain very very easily and i have sprained it doing all of the above so i know its possible.
I dont think your boss can refuse to pay you because you cant say "oh i bent down to lift that stack of bricks and it went ping!". go to the chiropractor and speak to him, hes more likely to be able to say what caused it by which actual muscles are strained.
mine knew it was mainly sitting for long periods by the fact that it alway affected my lower back, hips and legs and got so bad i used to "lock up"
good luck and if its causing pain then use an ice pack on it for 10 minutes every 30 minutes if possible. heat is not good for sprains.
2006-12-11 05:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by bebishenron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 04:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
incorrect lifting. or lifting too much wrongly.
2006-12-11 07:14:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANEL SEX
2006-12-11 09:03:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋