What Causes Work-Related Injuries?
Work injuries often happen from overexertion, repetitive movements, or slips and falls due to unsafe conditions...
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- Overexertion: Lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy objects beyond one’s capacity
- Repetitive Movements: Performing the same motion repeatedly, leading to strain
- Slips, Trips, and Falls: Accidents due to wet floors, uneven surfaces, or obstacles
- Improper Ergonomics: Poor workstation setup causes strain on the body
- Falling Objects: Items falling from shelves or equipment can cause injuries
Symptoms of Work-Related Injuries
Work injuries can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected area. You might also experience numbness, tingling, or weakness if...
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- Pain: Localized or radiating discomfort.
- Swelling: Inflammation around the affected area
- Limited Mobility: Difficulty moving the injured part
- Numbness or Tingling: Sensations indicating nerve involvement
- Weakness: Reduced strength in the affected muscles
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor if pain persists without improvement or if you notice swelling and redness, which could mean infection...
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- Persistent Pain: Discomfort that doesn’t improve
- Swelling and Redness: Signs of infection or severe inflammation
- Limited Mobility: Difficulty moving the affected area
- Numbness or Tingling: Indicating possible nerve involvement
At-Home Work Injuries Relief
To treat work injuries, rest and apply ice to reduce pain and inflammation, while using compression and elevation to minimize swelling...
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- Rest and Ice: Reduce inflammation and pain
- Compression and Elevation: Minimize swelling
- Over-the-Counter Medications: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief
- Stretching Exercises: Once pain subsides, perform stretching exercises to restore flexibility
