New research reveals working causes neck and back pain for Scots.
Hard at Work? So is your Back... As part of the
British Chiropractic Association Chiropractic Awareness Week (13 – 19 April) Allison Macdonald from Causewayhead Chiropractic is urging people to take regular breaks at work to help combat neck and back pain.
The advice comes as new research from the back and spinal care experts fi nds of those who have suff ered from back and neck pain, working is a cause of the pain for almost a third (31%) of people in Scotland.
More than half (55%) think that sitting in the same position for long periods at a time has the most negative impact on their back health. Despite recognising the source of pain, only 14% of those who spend the day mainly in one position take regular breaks.
BCA chiropractor Allison says “If you work in an offi ce or drive a vehicle for long periods of time, it’s easy to stay seated, rarely taking breaks. Many people are unaware that staying in the same position can place unnecessary strain on their neck and back which can lead to long term pain.”
“Sitting causes up to twice as much pressure on the spine as standing. If your job involves sitting for long periods of time, it’s important that you take regular breaks to relieve the built-up tension in your lower back. Your back is always hard at work - even when you think you’re relaxing - so ensuring you move and stretch regularly will help relieve the extra load through the discs which will prevent long term problems, keeping your back on track.”
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In Scotland 41% currently live with neck or back pain – and one in fi ve (20%) suff er on a daily basis. So what can we do to combat neck or back pain at work?
Allison off ers the following top tips to help people get through the working day back pain free:
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Sit up straight: Relax when sitting into your seat, making sure you have your bottom against the seat back with your shoulder blades touching the back rest of the chair. Keep arms relaxed and close to the body and place on the desk when typing.
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Be computer compatible: Make sure the top of the screen is level with the eyebrows and the chair is titled slightly forward, allowing for the knees to be lower than the hips and the feet to be fl at on the fl oor. Using a laptop or tablet away from a desk will encourage poor posture, so limit time spent in this way.
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Take regular breaks: Don’t sit for more than 20-30 minutes at a time - stand up to stretch, change position and walk around a little.
Drink Up! Try drinking water instead of tea or coff ee; it will be healthier and keep your body hydrated.
Causewayhead Chiropractic are off ering free spinal checks between now and Chiropractic Awareness week (13 – 19 April) to see if chiropractic can help alleviate your back or neck pain.
Contact Allison on 01786 430 054
www.causewayheadchiropractic.co.uk
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