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When a Work Injury Leads to a Herniated Disc (Part A)

If you have been involved in a work injury in Newton and you are experiencing pain in your thigh and leg along with numbness or tingling, you might have a herniated disc (also referred to as a slipped or ruptured disc). This kind of work injury in Newton occurs when the cushioning in your spine (the disc) becomes damaged and bulges or breaks open.

The pain of a herniated disc can be intense, prompting you to take time off from work and to file a Workers' Compensation claim in Iowa. After your work injury in Newtown, you should also consult with a Newton Worker's Compensation attorney to make sure your claim is handled fairly.

Work Injury in Newton: Herniated Disc Symptoms

Workers who are at risk for a herniated disc are those with physically demanding jobs. Repetitive lifting, pulling, twisting and pushing are all factors that could contribute to a herniated disc. As the disc puts pressure on nerve roots, any of the following symptoms may become evident:

Pain typically in one leg or arm: If the herniated disc is in your lower back, you will feel pain in your buttocks, leg and thigh. This is called sciatica and it is one of the most common tell-tale symptoms of a herniated disc. The pain might even extend to part of your foot. If the herniated disc is in your neck, you will feel pain in your shoulder and arm. Coughing or sneezing may cause the pain to radiate down your arm or leg.

• Tingling or numbness: You might experience these symptoms in the body part that is most closely intertwined with a damaged nerve.
• Weakness: Muscles that are intertwined with the affected nerves may weaken, causing you to trip and fall or preventing you from lifting or holding items.

If your herniated disc is not pressing on a nerve root, you might not have any pain or you might experience a backache. Your Newton Workers' Compensation attorney will advise you that regardless of how you feel after your work accident, you should notify your employer immediately.

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