Back pain biggest cause of sickness
Oct 15 2008
Deskbound workers are most likely to suffer from back pain, which is one of the biggest causes of sickness in the workplace, says an expert.
Kelston Chorley, an osteopath and head of professional development at the British Osteopathic Association, states long periods of inactivity, like sitting at a desk, can increase the risk of back pain.
The expert says joint and back pain is one of the main reasons people take time off work, adding it is a 'massive, massive problem'.
Chorley states employers often underestimate the affect it will have on their workforce, which needs to be changed.
A recent report from the Department of Health found the UK economy loses 30 million working days per year due to sickness.
The expert, speaking on behalf of BackCare Awareness Week, said to reduce this bosses should ensure their staff's day is balanced out with some activity.
'Our bodies were designed to be moving, to be mobile and to be active and nowadays we find that our lives aren't like that,' Chorley states.
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