Muscle and joint pain resulting from what we do at work is a very real concern. Consider that worker who sits in a chair at a desk for 7-8 hours a day. Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods can put a lot of strain on your neck and back, leading to pain. Also, consider that worker who is doing a lot of physical work as part of their job. The repetitive activities that this worker does throughout the day will also make this person likely to develop strains and injuries in their muscles and joints.
Musculoskeletal disorders (aka muscle and joint issues) are a major concern into our society, placing the burden on social care systems, health systems and the individuals that are suffering from them. More specifically, 80-85% of Canadians experience back pain at some point in their lives. Prolonged sitting is a major contributor to neck and back pain (40% of workers will experience this). 85% of workers with back pain take less than 7 days off per year due to pain and disability, whereas 15% are absent for over a month. In addition to this, sedentary behavior is also associated with a higher risk of chronic disease, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Stress at work has also been shown to be a risk factor for psychosocial disorders. Workplace health also has an impact on worker productivity.
Our therapists at Revitamax Rehab & Wellness offer a non-invasive, drug-free and manual therapy combined with focused therapeutic exercise and lifestyle modifications to improve quality of life and readiness to perform within and outside of the workplace. Our chiropractors, registered massage therapists and physiotherapists offer patient-centered care to increase days without pain, improve activities of daily living and address patient-specific lifestyle habits to preserve optimum physical function and performance.
Studies have shown that chiropractic, massage therapy and physiotherapy are able to decrease the incidence of low back surgery, hospitalization, annual healthcare costs, need for imaging, and improve musculoskeletal health in a safe and non-invasive manner. This would be of interest to many businesses as it offers a great solution for employees with MSK issues as a means to decrease absenteeism and costs while improving performance and health at work.