HSE Manual Handling at Work
External resource: HSE 01/20 INDG143(rev4)
As an employer, you must protect your workers from the risk of
injury and ill health from hazardous manual handling tasks in the workplace.
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As many as 57% of older adults said their back pain had not improved in the five years after initially presenting to their general practitioner, a new international study shows.
Hot and Cold Therapies
BackCare Factsheet – Aids and Equipment
Some people find that heat or cold can help to relieve their back pain temporarily
Exercises for Back Pain
BackCare Factsheet – Exercise and Posture
Exercise is commonly advised as one of the best ways to help prevent and manage most back pain.
Choosing a Chair
BackCare Factsheet – Aids and Equipment
There are no bad chairs; only chairs ill-suited to the individual and the circumstances of use.
Car Seats
BackCare Factsheet – Aids and Equipment
Many people spend a lot of time in the car seat, often driving under some stress
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More than 70% of chiropractors have treated patients with injuries linked to sedentary lifestyle habits, such as screen time (78%), commuting (88%) and sitting for too long (93%). Technology has been found to have the biggest growing impact on people’s back health, according to a recent survey by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA).
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Golf is a favourite pastime for many across the nation. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, it’s important to check your swing to avoid unnecessary injury, says the British Chiropractic Association.
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It’s notoriously difficult for adults to get comfortable while working at low heights with young children. Trying to reconcile the demands of learning and the health needs of teaching staff during the school day is a challenge. Lorna Taylor, physiotherapist and director at the consultancy Jolly Back, offers some helpful tips…
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One third of Britons have taken at least one day off work due to back or neck pain in the past year, resulting in 12 days off work on average, new consumer research reveals.