Back pain And Musculoskeletal Problems Among Dentists Musculoskeletal problems like back pain cause about 1 in 8 dentists to miss work. Surveys completed by 600 practicing dentists indicate that work-related musculoskeletal problems are a common complaint that may affect about two-thirds of the profession. Of those with musculoskeletal complaints, 92% reported problems with their […]
The economic burden of low back pain on the working class is astronomical. If you’re like most people, you probably can’t afford to be off work for one day, much less a week, month, or more! Because of the popularity of hospital-based TV dramas over the past two decades, many people think getting an […]
It’s been said that if you haven’t had back pain, just wait, because (statistically) some day you will! The following list is a list of “causes” that can be easily “fixed” to reduce your risk for a back pain episode. 1. MATTRESS: Which type of mattress is best? The “short answer”: there is no […]
A major manufacturer of workstations reports that 86% of work computer users have to sit all day, and when they do rise from sitting, more than half (56%) use food as the excuse to get up and move. In addition to sitting at work, for meals, and commuting to/from work, 36% sit another […]