Oh god my BACK!!!!

Some things i really believe are just going to happen. I had the same thing. i was put in a situation where the pt grabbed me from behind while i turned to get help and hurt my back bad, i wasnt prepared by any means. we can try our hardest to be in our best shape, use our best body mechanics, but sometimes, i really believe- its bound to happen.
but that doesnt mean you cant keep trying to do your best. now i know thats not the anwser you wanted to hear, but its the best i can do. they did get me a brace, but its SOOOO much more of a pain in the hinder and and hinderance than anything, there is no WAY that i can get thru my day with it. but thats my personal experience.
good luck on getting back soon! i had an NP that didnt know what she was doing and i ended up being off of work for MUCH longer than i ever wanted to be! boy was i mad!
GL! I SO feel your pain!!
-H-RN