Back on the Job: Hanover Firefighter Jack Emerson
“When I hurt my back at work I was unsure if I would ever be able to return to work at the firehouse. The staff here was so encouraging and motivating. I had to put the hard work in, but Zac kept me focused and on track. The entire staff knows your name, it feels like they are all in your corner. I had heard I might be out for 4-6 months, at best, but 2 ½ months later I’m back on shift working full duty.” –Lieutenant Jack Emerson, Hanover FD
Did You Know?
Low Back Pain is Responsible for 33% of Workers’ Comp Claim Costs
Low back pain is one of the most frequent and disabling conditions affecting workers in their productive years. Quality of life and job selection are limited, and recurrence is a major reason for early retirement and disability claims. Low back pain is responsible for 16% of workers’ compensation claims, and a disproportionate 33% of total claim costs.
-Garg et al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013, 14:84
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/14/84
How Can We Help?
Learn more about the benefits of physical therapy for low back pain.