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Aches and pains are fairly normal after a hard day of work, but there are instances in which those symptoms can signal something serious. The shoulder is one area of the body that deals with a lot of strain. That makes it a likely location for injuries. Repetitive...
Rotator cuff tears are among the most debilitating injuries seen in the workplace. They are common among employees who do a lot of heavy lifting, construction or repetitive overhead tasks. This injury is not simply a strained muscle; it is a structural detachment of...
The meatpacking industry helps keep the country fed. However, the industry is also very hard on its workers. Businesses need to run efficiently to keep prices affordable, which can put a lot of strain on their workers. Meatpacking companies need to turn out thousands...
Employees in blue-collar professions rely on their bodies to perform job functions. They may repeatedly perform the same tasks every few minutes whenever they work. People in manufacturing professions and those working in meatpacking are among those who are...
Getting hurt at work happens more often than you think. Workers hurt their shoulders daily while lifting boxes, reaching overhead or doing the same moves repeatedly. These injuries can keep you from working and earning your paycheck. What counts as a workplace...
Trust plays a vital role in medical care. You want a doctor who understands your concerns and makes you feel confident about your treatment plan. This is especially true for serious injuries that may need surgery or extended care, like a rotator cuff injury. After...
Many workers spend long hours at their desks, often unaware that their workstation setup could silently contribute to shoulder injuries. A poorly designed workstation can lead to shoulder injuries, which can be debilitating and even require surgical intervention....
If you have a job where you lift heavy items over your head or work on things above you where you’re constantly reaching over your head, you risk dislocating your shoulder at some point. It could be one heavy object that causes it or strain that occurs over time. A...
Every occupation comes with its share of risks and hazards. However, one of the most common occupational hazards across multiple industries is an injury to the shoulders. Like most workplace injuries, shoulder injuries are painful and can diminish a worker’s ability...
When it comes to shoulder injuries, the rotator cuff gets most of the attention. However, if your pain is felt more at the top of your shoulder, it could be an acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain or separation. The acromioclavicular joint is what connects the...
