After suffering from a back injury, you might initially think that you will be back on track in no time.
However, back injuries can take a massive amount of time to heal from properly. In the meantime, one could very well threaten your livelihood.
Being unable to meet the needs of your job
Mayo Clinic reminds people that any damage to the back can result in serious consequences. It takes anywhere from weeks to months just for a mild to moderate back injury to heal fully. For those suffering from severe injuries, it can take months to years. Some people never fully recover their former range of motion or physical abilities, either.
If you find yourself in a situation where you cannot currently meet the physical demands of your job, you may end up being unable to continue working in your field or position. Of course, this is a terrible conundrum to be faced with when also dealing with medical bills due to said back injury. It is also hard to job hunt while recovering from a back injury, which can severely restrict your ability to get around.
Facing increased physical risks
Even if you do not find yourself completely physically incapable of meeting the needs of your job, you may find it too much of a physical strain. You could face the risk of reinjuring your back at any point, which might make continuing in your current field or position a dangerous proposal.
In such situations, it is important to gauge how you want to tackle the potential financial hurdles ahead, and know realistically what struggles you may face moving forward.
