Work Related Injuries

Back pain

The Health and Safety Executive in the UK reported 17.3 million people (over 3rd of the adult population) suffer from Back pain, the most common work-related illness where 1 million new cases are reported each year. Pain is often sudden and sharp, but causes have often been building over some time.

Static sitting for long periods of time causes postural stress. We naturally fidget to reduce this, but it is often not enough. When circulation is reduced the accumulation of metabolic waste causes muscular fatigue, this strain and fatigue increases with awkward postures, reaching and repetitive movement.

The correct seated posture recommendation is:

• Supportive, adjustable chair set at correct height
  relative to desk height
• Top of monitor screen set at eye level
• Monitor stand used to correct height
• Document holder positioned for minimal head movement
• Monitor screen arm's length from seated position

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
 

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is the generic term for pain felt around joints caused by repetitive movements. Aggravation, inflammation and damage caused over months or even years due to overuse often before pain occurs.

• Common RSI complaints include:
• Cramp of the hand - pins and needles sensation
• Carpal/Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Bursitis
• Document holder positioned for minimal head movement
• Frozen shoulder
• Osteoarthritis