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Corporate
Having worked in Hoddesdon for 10 years Paul has been successfully treating employees from local businesses and is regularly consulted regarding their medical condition and treatment. Many local companies refer employees for treatment, normally within 24 hours of their injury.
Work forces often find themselves under great strain what with redundancies and cut backs and having employees off work with musculoskeletal problems leads to further strain on the remaining work force.
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common occupational illness in Great Britain. They include problems such as low back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries
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Heavy lifting and repetitive |
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Bending and twisting with or without lifting |
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Uncomfortable working positions |
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Working too long without breaks |
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Adverse working environment (e.g. hot, cold) |
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Psychosocial factors (e.g. high job demands, time pressures and lack of control) |
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are by far the most common occupational illness in Great Britain, affecting 1.0 million people
Many aches and pains are due to long term poor posture and can be due to heavy lifting or even if you are sitting at a computer incorrectly. Osteopaths can advise on back care, correct posture and preventative exercises. |
Lifting heavy objects or prolonged sitting at a computer terminal can cause symptoms to muscles, tendons and joints which, over time, can lead to chronic problems.
Osteopathic treatment can help reduce these conditions together with advice on posture and preventative exercises.
Osteopathy is patient centred and active participation i.e postural changes, exercises by the patient will help to reduce the symptoms.
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