WHAT'S AT STAKE

A back injury can begin a lifetime of pain, inability to work or play, reduced income and unhappy dealings with medical agencies.

WHAT'S THE DANGER

Back injuries are either cumulative or are a traumatic injury caused by an isolated incident. Falls, a motor vehicle wreck or a misjudged dive into water are common causes of traumatic back injuries. With cumulative injury, years of back abuse and minor strains and sprains create a problem which can be seriously disabling. Since our back is used in tasks on and off the job, the exact cause of injury may be difficult to pinpoint. […]