Sports and the peril of back injuries

Personal injuries are frequent among sportsmen/women. Sports where back injuries are common include golf, cricket and canoeing.

Canoeists regularly complain of shoulder and back injuries, especially those who use Canadian style canoes where a single-bladed paddle is used on just one side. One study has revealed that 15-25% of competitive canoeists reported lower back pain and more than 50% of those canoeists complained of some kind of back injury. These back injuries included muscle or ligament strains and prolapsed discs. Results also showed that males were more likely to be affected by serious personal injuries to the back.

Risk factors of personal injury through sport

  • Inexperience - beginners are more prone to personal injury since they often do not have the skills to meet the demands of the sport.
  • Poor technique - holding or moving the body incorrectly can put unnecessary strain on joints, muscles and ligaments. Back injuries, shoulder injuries, neck injuries, spinal injuries and ankle injuries are all likely.
  • Failure to wear protective equipment – knee pads, elbow pads, helmets, life jackets and gum shields are some examples of safety equipment that should be worn.
  • Overtraining - too much training too often can overuse certain parts of the body resulting in wrist injuries and shoulder injuries for example.

What to do if you sustain a personal injury

  • STOP activity immediately to prevent any further damage.
  • Seek medical advice and/or treatment.
  • Do not resume activity until you have completely recovered.

How we can help if you sustain a personal injury
If you suffer a back injury or any other kind of personal injury in a sports accident, road accident or accident at work then we are here to help. We offer legal advice with no obligation. We can also help you to make a no win no fee personal injury compensation claim.

All of our services are free and without any financial risks as we can guarantee that you will receive 100% compensation gained through our services. Call our team of professional advisors on 0800 10 757 95 to find out how you can make a no hassle compensation claim today.

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