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If you’re dealing with pain caused by a workplace injury, take comfort knowing you’re not alone. Workplace pain affects millions of employees and costs employers billions every year through workers’ compensation claims and lost productivity.
Unfortunately, many jobs place significant strain on the body—especially the back, shoulders, and neck. You don’t have to work in nursing, construction, or a factory to be at risk. Even routine office tasks can sometimes lead to back pain and other work-related issues.
Lost Work Days
Approximately 186 million workdays are lost annually due to back pain alone. This greatly impacts productivity and labor expenses.
While back pain is the most common workplace injury, other common risks include overexertion, falls, and repetitive motion injuries.
In 2012, Liberty Mutual conducted a workplace safety study estimating that the most disabling workplace injuries and illnesses cost $51.1 billion annually in workers’ compensation—nearly $1 billion per week!
Contributing Factors
A Mayo Clinic study identified key factors contributing to workplace pain:
- Force – Lifting or moving heavy items can put excessive strain on your back, leading to injury.
- Repetition – Repeated motions can cause muscle fatigue and injury, especially when reaching extremes of movement or awkward postures.
- Posture – Poor posture like slouching exaggerates natural spinal curves, causing muscle strain and injury.
- Stress – Workplace pressure increases anxiety, which contributes to muscle tension and can worsen back pain or injuries.
Side Effects of Workplace Injuries
Lower back pain and other injuries can affect many parts of your life. Many injured workers continue working despite pain, fearing job loss or career harm if they report their condition.
Some worry their injury will prevent them from maintaining employment. Others become so consumed managing flare-ups and self-treating that they neglect important parts of their lives, like family and social relationships.
Gentle, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Treatment and Workplace Injuries
No one should suffer workplace pain. If you’ve experienced a workplace injury, consider gentle, non-surgical spinal decompression. Our spinal disc specialists use this treatment to gently decompress affected areas, restoring normal function and relieving pain—helping you get back on your feet quickly.
If you or someone you know is suffering from workplace injury pain, contact us today for a free consultation. Our medical experts can determine if gentle, non-surgical spinal decompression treatment is right for you.
Contact Wichita Disc Center at 316-295-3662 to Schedule Your Consultation Today!





