For the employee:
As we are all too well aware we spend a large percentage of our lives at work. It would be obvious to assume therefore that the work we do and the positions we adopt in the workplace will have a fundamental affect on our overall health and posture.
In 2005/06 the Health and Safety Executive estimated that 1.1 million people in Great Britain were affected by musculoskeletal disorders caused or made worse by their current or previous job.
Common problems experienced include:
• Shoulder, neck and arm pain
• Headaches
• Low back pain and sciatica
Osteopathy for the Workplace
Gareth Morris Bsc(Hons), BOst.
REGISTERED OSTEOPATH
Poor posture or bad lifting techniques can contribute to these daily aches and pains, whether you lift heavy loads, sit at the PC incorrectly or drive for long periods. The osteopath can not only help to alleviate the symptoms currently affecting you, but to highlight potential issues and give you helpful advice to prevent chronic future problems.
