Common Work Related Injuries

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For many people, going to work requires more than just mental exertion. From construction sites to factories and even offices, there are a range of accidents and injuries that can occur from physical labor in the workplace. Fortunately, if you’re suffering from back, shoulder, or hip pain due to an injury, the expert back doctors at iSpine Pain Physicians in Minnesota can help.

Whether you spend all day typing or lifting heavy machinery, there are a number of common work-related injuries, including:

Slips & Trips: From restaurant soda spills to inadequate lighting, there are a number of ways to trip and injure yourself at work.
Repetitive Motion Injuries: Frequent keyboard use and other repetitive motion can lead to pain in the joints, tendons,

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