Permian Basin Accident & Injury Centers treats many folks from the Midland, Odessa area that are harmed at work. According to the National Safety Council, the most usual type of work injury is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which include injuries to the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments and joints. MSDs account for more than one third of all workplace accidents.
The most frequent type of MSD is a strain, which is trauma to a muscle or tendon. Strains can be caused by lifting, pushing or pulling too much weight, or by repetitive movements. Other common MSDs are carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and back discomfort.
These injuries can be stopped by using proper lifting techniques, taking frequent breaks and using ergonomic tools. Employers can also help prevent injuries by providing their employees educational sources on preventing these injuries.
Back problems and injuries are a ordinary issue that Permian Basin Accident & Injury Centers sees in our #Ciyt# office and we also work with men and women who have shoulder or neck pain.
If you have had a work injury or accident and live in the Midland, Odessa community, give Permian Basin Accident & Injury Centers a call and schedule an appointment today. We will help you to create a treatment plan that will help you recover and do our best to have you back on the job as quickly as possible!
Reference
Employer-Reported Workplace Injury and Illness Summary. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/osh.nr0.htm. Published on October 29, 2015. Accessed on March 25, 2016. 2 Commonly Used Statistics. United States Department of Labor. https://www.osha.gov/oshstats/commonstats.html. Accessed March 25, 2016.