Typically, you should only go back to work if your doctor clears you to return to work. If your doctor places restrictions on your work for the sake of your injury, you should follow those guidelines.
Straying from the doctor’s treatment plan could allow your injuries to worsen or cause new injuries. Often, injury victims need to compensate for their injury, which strains other body parts and can result in injury.
You may get used to the soreness or pain you feel and start to think you will be able to deal with it. You may start to push yourself so you can continue working. However, this is often how injuries get worse.
Every situation is unique, so it is important to discuss things with your doctors to determine how best to manage your injuries. Even though you may be pursuing compensation through an injury claim, the most important thing is your health.