Relief From Work-Related Back Pain

Relief from work-related back pain

 Some are simple, everyday lifestyle adjustments. Another new approach can be implemented. This article will discuss workplace injuries related to back pain and the steps that can be taken to reduce this painful and costly ailment. There are many studies examining the prevalence of back-related occupational injuries. Besides being painful for employees, it tends to result in higher insurance premiums for employers. Injury prevention is certainly the preferred course of action for all involved. Actions such as work modification to reduce the amount of reaching and bending performed daily should be considered. The right workstation to improve posture is a must for reducing repetitive or prolonged desk/computer work. Frequent breaks should be encouraged during the work shift. If possible, short, brisk walks can be considered to relieve work stress. If a worker suffers from work-related lower back pain, chiropractic care is effective in relieving pain, reducing lost work time, and reducing costs and expenses. Chiropractic patients have less expensive services and shorter periods of disability than cases treated by other general practitioners such as primary care physicians, physical therapists, and surgeons. The Midwestern company's new approach was to provide on-site chiropractic services. Based in Peoria, Illinois, Brewer's Distributing is the wholesale distributor of Anheuser Busch products. Because their employees had to lift heavy barrels and cases of beer, they were subject to frequent and costly work-related lower back injuries. Brewer's Distributing decided to have a chiropractor come into the facility every week to provide free chiropractic services to its employees. The goal is to prevent injuries in the first place. By treating minor musculoskeletal injuries on the spot, you can prevent serious back complaints on the job from becoming a worker's compensation claim. Brewer's Distributing saved a significant amount of money in the first two years of implementation. The number of sick days of employees decreased by 22% and the injury rate was halved. As a result, worker's compensation costs have been dramatically reduced, with premiums falling by more than 25%. It is important to be proactive about employer/employee low back pain injuries. If a back injury occurs, chiropractic care can be used to relieve back pain. Chiropractors can also provide on-site services to help prevent back injuries and associated costs.