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Suffering an overexertion injury at work

On Behalf of | Feb 18, 2021 | Workers' Compensation |

Having a physically demanding job can be fulfilling, but it can also be detrimental to your health. Repeatedly subjecting your body to repetitive or continuous activities sometimes leads to a condition called overexertion. As a workplace injury, overexertion frequently causes:

  • Pain
  • Discomfort
  • Injury

Being mindful of your own body and limits can be helpful for preventing overexertion, but that is just one tiny factor out of many. You might have little to no control over your workplace tasks. However, being aware of which tasks often contribute to overexertion can hopefully help you identify signs of this condition early on.

Tasks that cause overexertion

Repetitive movements can easily lead to an overexertion injury. While you might first think that repetitive movements mostly affect manufacturing or construction workers, office workers also have a high risk for these types of injuries. Just a few common examples of repetitive movements include:

  • Assembly line work
  • Typing
  • Using a mouse

A lack of training can also lead to an overexertion injury because workers may be unwittingly engaging in improper techniques. Incorrectly lifting an item or standing in an awkward position can put unnecessary strain on the body. Even sitting in a poor position is not good for the body. Unfortunately, many workers are simply not aware that their work tasks are putting them at risk like this.

Symptoms of overexertion

Pain is one of the most commonly reported symptoms of overexertion. Pain related to overexertion can exist on a spectrum and may be quite mild for some while also being very painful for others. Victims have also described their pain as sharp, achy, throbbing and burning.

Weakness in the affected part of the body is another common symptom. Victims might also experience numbness, stiffness and tingling. For some people, symptoms only appear while performing a specific activity. Others might suffer from regular and prolonged pain even when resting.

Dealing with emotional fatigue

Victims of overexertion also often suffer from significant fatigue. Fatigue is not just a physical symptom, though. The emotional toll of dealing with an ongoing injury can leave many people feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted.

Taking time to recover is important for treating overexertion. However, you might be worried about how to deal with medical bills and lost wages during this period of time. In North Carolina, you can pursue workers’ compensation benefits that will help you bridge the financial gap that your injury created.

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