What are the symptoms of MSIs?
The physical effects of MSIs range from minor discomfort to disability. Symptoms are not always confined to the injury site. Pain is the most common symptom. Other symptoms include:
- numbness or burning
- feeling feeling of “pins and needles”
- joint stiffness
- muscle weakness or tightness
- redness or swelling
- other skin colour changes
- tired feeling in the MSI area
- difficulty grasping/holding objects
Always report a suspected MSI to a supervisor and your doctor right away!
MSIs often progress in three stages:
- Early Stage: The body hurts or feels tired at work. Symptoms do not interfere with the ability to work and cease away from work.
- Intermediate Stage: The injured area hurts or feels weak from the start until well after work has ended. Work is more difficult.
- Late Stage: The injured area hurts or feels weak even at rest. Sleep may be affected. At this stage the injury may not heal completely.
Not everyone goes through these stages in the same way. It may be difficult to say when one stage ends and the next begins.
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