Moving and Handling: application of principles
Back pain
Back
pain is currently the main reason for sickness and absence and 80% of adults
will experience lower back pain. Most injuries to the lower back happen at work
and healthcare workers are at increased risk from injury. This is because they
regularly have to move and handle patients yet the human body is delicate and
awkward to handle. Lower back pain can be caused by a variety of factors which
include: lifting of heavy objects; muscle strains or tears; quick movements;
continuous working; poor posture and accidents. These damage the normal anatomy
of the lumbar spine.
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