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Occupational injuries account for many for the 350
million working days a year lost in Britain.
Osteopaths are skilled at discovering underlying
causes of pain. Trained to have a thorough understanding
of anatomy and physiology, they use their hands to
investigate and treat injuries to the ligaments, muscles
and joints.
Poor posture can contribute to daily aches and pains
whether you lift heavy loads, sit at the PC incorrectly
or drive for long periods. An osteopath can advise on
correct posture and movement and can give instruction on
back care and preventative exercises.
Common problems
Work related injuries and problems can be put into
three main categories
Problems caused by
manual handling and lifting:
- Muscle and tendon injuries.
- Intervertebral disc lesions (‘slipped disc’).
- Sciatica.
Problems caused by
repetitive or forceful movements:
- Carpal tunnel syndromes.
- Tenosynovitis.
- Peritendinitis.
- Epicondylitis.
- Epicondylitis (e.g. ‘tennis elbow).
- Mouse wrist.
Problems caused by
unsuitable posture or repetitive movements:
- Low back pain.
- Neck and shoulder pain.
- Computer hump.
- Repetitive Stain Injury.
 Many people believe their job is responsible for
their condition and in some cases this is true. However
in most cases it is a combination of many factors
including your work that produce symptoms.
Ask yourself if your job is contributing to you
symptoms:
- Do you have much heavy lifting?
- Do you have to bend and twist frequently?
- Does your work involve frequent finger, hand or
arm movements?
- Do you have any work breaks?
- Are you working in difficult conditions?
- Is your work repetitive?
- Do you sit down at work and for how long?
- Do you spend a great deal of your day on the
telephone?
- Are you expected to work to deadlines?
- Do you have to work in an awkward posture?
- Of the tasks you perform, which cause you the
most discomfort?
- What is your working relationship with peers and
employers?
- Have you received training in how to prevent
risks at work?
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All our osteopaths are registered with
the General Osteopathic Council are members of the British Osteopathic
Association and the Sutherland Society (Cranial Osteopathy)
Copyright: Wellfield Osteopathic Clinic,
Cardiff. Updated January 2008
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