A permanent back injury is any injury that results in permanent pain and/or a disability. This doesn't mean that you will never be able to work again; it just means that you will have a permanent disability as a result of the on-the-job injury. You may be limited in what jobs and activities you can perform as a result of the injury. Furthermore, the greater the injury, the larger the permanent disability rating. An attorney can discuss what monetary remuneration you can receive as a result of a permanent back injury.