The causes of occupational injuries are often multifaceted.
They can incorporate poor posture, the sedentary nature of the job i.e. a desk job, weak supporting muscles around the pelvis and shoulders and weak spinal muscles.
If your job requires heavy or repetitive lifting you will be vulnerable to back or neck problems, especially if your spinal muscles are not strong.
If your job is sedentary and involves many hours of sitting, you will be particularly vulnerable to postural stresses, causing stress to the ligaments, joints and muscles of the spine, arms and hands and OOS (occupational overuse) type injuries.
We have expertise in diagnosing these occupational injuries and treating them. Using our spinal and strengthening equipment and home exercise prescriptions, we can recondition your muscles to give the spine and limbs extra strength. This takes stress off the spine and other joints and provides protection against further injury and damage.
Our treatment includes mobilisation, manipulation, postural advice, exercises and muscle reconditioning, massage, and acupuncture.
We can arrange a workplace assessment to observe your worksite for injury risk. Solutions and advice to reduce injuries will be discussed and treatment for recovery and prevention of further injuries can be arranged.
Seminars:
We provide seminars for corporate clients and businesses on the following topics:
- The importance of muscle balance for office workers for occupational injury prevention
- Why strengthening the spinal muscles is critical in the treatment and prevention of back and neck pain
- Prevention of recreational and sporting injuries
To book a seminar please contact David Woodbridge on 09 623 0787
