Every year, a back injury causes 1 in 100 construction workers to miss work — usually missing about seven workdays, but sometimes more than 30. Most back problems are low-back injuries.

Adobe Stock Images | By Kevin Neuburger. America has a back pain problem. ... Rate of self-reported back pain among construction workers, by age group 2015 (all employment).

A career in construction, until a back injury Timothy Lane, 47, has diabetes, high blood pressure, swelling in his knees and chronic back pain. PATRICK FARRELL MIAMI HERALD STAFF ...