Back pain in the Workplace

27 August 2024 - Wits University

More than 1 in 4 working adults experience lower back pain which is growing work-related health problem.

Low back pain is a major public health concern, affecting individuals of all age groups across the world. It is also the one of the most frequent musculoskeletal conditions and a common work-related health problem.

South African studies highlight that LBP influences the quality of life and causes physical and psychological distress. Furthermore, LBP is not a leading cause of disability and has a negative economic impact, which includes an increased absence from work and lost productivity.

To bring public attention to this health challenge, the South African Society of Physiotherapists will focus on Lower Back Pain during the National Physiotherapy Week observed on 2 - 8 September 2024.

Often, those with LBP are uncertain of how to manage this condition and are presented with contradicting information from family and well-meaning advisors. To address this, the Association has compiled valuable resources to guide the public.

Myth vs Reality - unveiling lower back pain misconceptions

Tips to Keep Back Working in the Office

Exercise for lower back pain

Sources:

The burden of non-specific chronic low back pain among adults in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a protocol for a mixed-methods study

Factors Associated with Low Back Pain in Hospital Employees

Prevalence and associated risk factors of low back pain among users of a primary health care clinic serving semi-urban and rural settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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