OCCUPATION AND HEALTH.
What do you do for a living? Tell me about your typical day? Are among the many questions doctors will ask you during your visit especially if your main concern is pain and discomfort at the lower and upper back, neck, heels, and knees among others.
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- More than 43% of all back and neck pain result from poor posture in one’s occupation. If your occupation requires lots of sitting especially those using computers all day, you are at risk.
Solution. Adopt a routine break after every 2 hours of sitting. This will involve walking around and stretching. The break can be up to 15 minutes.
Adopt a proper posture when using a computer. Avoid straining. An upright posture is recommended. Contact us for training on proper posture.
- Lower back pain can be facilitated by excessive axial loading, like those carrying huge goods on their heads leads to lots of strain at the back which may also cause muscle injury.
- Poor lifting technique also contributes to muscle strain and back ligament sprain.
Solution. Avoid excessive overload of your spine.
Always use proper technique in lifting loads or picking items.
Ask for help in carrying heavy loads or subdivide them into small loads.
Use machines more often than carrying on your head.
- Long standing hours is linked to heel pain. Accompanied with other factors, long standing hours can also cause back pain.
Solution. Avoid standing at same place for long period of time, (More than 2 hours).
Use proper footwear.
The prevention of all occupational conditions require proper posture and understanding your occupation. In general it’s advisable to stretch daily and exercise daily, both aerobic exercises and strength exercises.
For those in an organization, feel free to contact us for awareness creation on occupational health and safety.
