Back injuries are one of the most common work place injuries. In fact, they represent next in line to the common cold for absenteeism from work. OSHA lists back disorders as one of the leading causes of disability for people in their working years and afflict over 600,000 employees each year with a cost of about $50 billion annually. The frequency and economic impact of back injuries and disorders on the work force are expected to increase over the next several decades as the average age of the work force increases and medical costs go up.
This week on Comp Wonk is all about backs and spines. Lumbar, thoracic and cervical. We will be looking at some of the causes of back injuries, treatment options and ways to prevent back injuries.
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