Keeping you fit and healthy to work

Common musculoskeletal conditions such as back and neck pain, joint and muscle discomfort, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow to name a few, can be experienced. Furthermore, workplace stress can also increase the amount of pain you feel by causing muscle tension and spasms.

It is natural to worry about your symptoms and the cause of pain and discomfort. Osteopaths have a well-deserved, evidence-based reputation for providing care, management and advice, designed to relieve pain and aid you in your recovery, allowing you to return to work as soon as you are able.

These simple tips keep you healthy at work and avoid unnecessary strain on your muscles and joints’

- Frequent short breaks away from the computer may help avoid back, neck and eye strain
- Ensuring that your chair and computer display are appropriately adjusted so that the top of the screen is at eye level, may be more comfortable for your upper body and neck
- When lifting, judge whether you can do this safely by yourself or need help (don’t be afraid to ask for assistance). Always keep the item you are lifting close to your body. Bend your knees and make your legs do the work. Try not to twist your back – turn with your feet
- When driving, make sure you are positioned comfortably and take regular breaks on long journeys – at least once every two hours.