Ergonomic-related Signs and Symptoms

Ergonomic-related-signs-and-symptoms---treatment-physical-therapy

Therapeutic Associates

Share

Identifying early signs and symptoms of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) can lead to a quicker and more prompt recovery. Most of the time, catching these early on results in minimal required medical intervention and the employee will return to work with full function.

Pain is the most common symptom associated with WMSDs. In some cases, there may be joint stiffness, muscle tightness, redness, and swelling of the affected area. Some workers may also experience sensations of “pins and needles,” numbness, skin color changes, and decreased sweating of the hands.

WMSD stages:

While WMSDs typically progresses in stages from mild to severe, not everyone goes through these stages in the same way. In fact, it may be difficult to say exactly when one stage ends and the next begins. The first pain is a signal that the muscles and tendons should rest and recover. Otherwise, an injury can become chronic, and sometimes, irreversible. The earlier people recognize symptoms, the quicker they should respond to them.

 

Common workplace Injuries:

Early intervention can be critical to reducing lost work time and preventing repetitive stress disorders. Discomfort should be reported early to a supervisor to prevent complicated chronic conditions from developing in the first place. Statistics show that early intervention is the number one indicator of fast recovery.

 

Start your journey to pain-free living today.

Our experts are committed to providing effective, efficient, and compassionate care to help you live a pain-free, active life. Our passion is to help every patient reach their goals on their journey to recovery and optimal performance.

Older couple walking outdoors laughing
Daughter on fathers shoulders in open field

Blog Posts You May Be Interested In

Ergonomics
Are you finding working or playing on your computer to be a pain in the neck — literally? Neck pain,...
ergonomics, Posture
Ergonomics
Backpack Basics for Healthier Kids As the new school year begins, kids are once again strapping on their backpacks. And...
back pain, ergonomics, Neck pain, Posture
Ergonomics
For kids of all ages, back-to-school shopping typically includes picking out the perfect backpack. Every year brings new trends in...
back pain, ergonomics, Neck pain, Posture

How can we help you today?