Work related injuries commonly affect the
muscles, tendons and joints in the back, hands and
arms. Symptoms vary from mild aches and pains to
severe pain and long-term disability.
Common conditions include:
- Disc Lesions ('Slipped Disc')
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Epicondylitis ('Tennis Elbow')
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Repetitive strain injuries
Employers may find that having an osteopath
involved in staff care programmes can lead to a
fitter workforce and improved morale, increased
productivity and less sickness absence.
Osteopaths can provide absence certification if
necessary. The Clinic has an associated service of
Ergonomic Work Station Assessments
and Display Screen Equipment/Manual
Handling Training.
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Osteopathy treats the whole person so even if you
have an injury associated with a specific sport,
we will consider other factors that may be
contributory such as your work and life-style. It
is vitally important to understand the particular
stresses associated with different sports in order
to properly diagnose the cause of the injury and
therefore treat effectively.
Sports injuries can be incredibly frustrating
especially for those involved at competition
level, and the need for rest and treatment can
severely inhibit training programmes. The
osteopath will consider and advise upon warm-ups,
warm-downs, duration and type of training,
associated strength building, flexibility and
diet, as well as rest and treatment itself.
Even when an injury is fully recovered,
prevention is better than cure, and it is always
preferable to avoid injuries by adequate
preparation.
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