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How long will it take you to recover from your back injury?

On Behalf of | May 18, 2018 | Workplace Injuries |

If you have been injured on the job while working in Minnesota, you may have to take time off in order to recover. This is especially true for back injuries, which can affect all other areas of your body, severely impeding your movements and ability to perform manual tasks. But just how much work can you expect to miss?

The answer to this question naturally depends on the severity of your injury. A sprained back can take weeks to recover from, though Spine Health states that taking good care of your body can speed up the recovery process. However, part of taking care of yourself involves not straining your back a second time during recovery. When you’re looking at an average of 4 to 6 weeks for recovery in the less severe cases of back injury, this translates to the potential of almost two full months of being unable to perform all of your daily tasks at work.

In more severe cases, the prognosis looks even less desirable, with people taking up to 10 weeks or more to recover fully from a back injury. This is just for strain-related injury, as well. If you’re dealing with broken bones or the possibility of back surgery in order to fully recover, then you could be looking at a recovery period of months or even upwards of a year. This can be hugely damaging if you become severely limited at your place of work.

If you’re worried about the potential of lost wages in your recovery period, you may want to contact an attorney who specializes in personal injury or workplace injury. They will be able to help you choose a good course of action to keep afloat financially while you recover.

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