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Lower Back Strain/Lumbar Sprain

According to recent reports, lower back pain is the second highest cause for missed work in the United States (following the common cold). The most common form of lower back pain is muscle strain and lumbar sprain, two very similar musculoligamentous injuries.

A sprain occurs when the muscle fibers of this area of the body are abnormally stretched or torn beyond their normal range of motion. On the same note, a strain occurs when the ligaments that hold the bones together are torn from their attachments. Because both conditions exhibit similar symptoms, they are typically treated in the same manner by physicians.

Some ways to cause lower back pain is by lifting a heavy object with your back, rather than your knees, or twisting your back in an unnatural fashion. If this injury occurs on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to help pay for your recovery costs. If you or someone you love was hurt on the job and needs legal representation in filing a benefits claim, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.

Signs of Lower Back Problems

The following symptoms may indicate a lower back injury:

  • Pain in the lower back or upper buttocks
  • Muscle spasms in the lower back
  • Pain associated with activities and usually alleviated by rest

No matter how much pain you may be in following your injury, you deserve benefits to help recover. The best way to make sure you receive all of the funds to which you are entitled is by hiring an experienced attorney to file your claim. That way, you can focus on recovering from your injury and let your attorney handle all of the complicated processes related to claiming these benefits.

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To learn more about back injuries and workers’ compensation benefits, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.