Lower Back Injury
Lower Back Injury from a Work Accident
Back injuries are the most common cause of back pain. The lumbar is crucial to bodily function, but it is sensitive to sudden movement and force. When the lower back is strained or sprained, the soft tissue becomes inflamed. This inflammation causes pain and may cause muscle spasms. Most people will have some form of back problem at one time or another. Symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Back problems and injuries often occur after car accidents, during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or home projects. Lumbar strain or sprain can be debilitating.
Symptoms
- Stiffness
- Sciatic pain
- Reduced range of motion
- Numbness
- Loss of sensation in the legs
- Burning pain
- Dull or achy pain
- Muscle spasms
- Stinging pain from the lower back of thighs
- Tightness in lower back, pelvis, or hips
- Pain that worsens while sitting or standing
- Difficulty standing up straight
