Dr. Nowak sees several people from the South Buffalo area that are injured while working. According to the National Safety Council, the most frequent kind of work injury is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which involves trauma to the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments and joints. MSDs account for more than one third of all workplace injuries.
The most common type of MSD is a strain, which is an injury to a muscle or tendon. Strains are caused by lifting, pushing or pulling too much weight, or by engaging in repetitive movements. Other common MSDs include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and back pain.
These injuries can be prevented by using proper lifting techniques, taking many breaks and using ergonomic tools. Employers can also help put a stop to injuries by providing their employees educational materials on how to avoid these injuries.
Dr. Nowak Helps Treat Many Patients With Workplace Injuries.
Back problems and injuries are a routine issue that Dr. Nowak sees in our #Ciyt# office and we also work with people who have shoulder or neck discomfort.
If you have sustained a work injury or accident and live in the South Buffalo community, give Dr. Nowak a call and make an appointment today. We will work with you to create a treatment plan that will help you heal and do our best to get you back on the job as soon 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.
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