Everyone at work will need to take sick leave at some time during his or her working lives and in most cases this lasts only a few days. Sometimes long term absence cannot be avoided causing devastating effects on business and personal finances.

 

The most common causes of musculoskeletal disorders at work are manual handling, poor positioning in relation to the elements of the workstation and repetitive movements. These will also severely exacerbate a problem acquired elsewhere thus increasing the likelihood of sickness absence.

 

In respect to back pain, the longer people are off work the less likely it is they will return. Research shows that after only four to twelve weeks sickness absence, a person’s ability to return to work falls away rapidly. After one to two years absence it is unlikely that an employee will return to any form of work in the foreseeable future, irrespective of further treatment. ( Waddell G, Burton A K. Occupational Health Guidelines for the Management of Low Back Pain at Work. 2nd Edition (2004) ISBN 0-443-07227-2)

 

Businesses cannot afford to lose staff due to illness or sick leave and employees don’t want to lose their livelihood or quality of life.

 

Workplace Assessments

The basic health and safety policies provide a good starting place for managing workplace musculoskeletal issues, but how often has a company bought expensive desks chairs and aids only to have the problem re-occur. Education on manual handling, posture and work practice for your staff may be the solution.

 

On-site Clinics

Depending on your needs we can tailor a complete service to include assessment and treatment on  site. Sometimes, depending on the nature of the business this can be tax deductible.

 

 

Corporate Relationships

This approach enables your staff to visit our clinic and depending on your requirements they can  benefit from a corporate rate.

 

 

For more information on how Colne Valley can help your staff and business please contact our Chiropractor Jim Odell on 07767 777445 or call the main clinic number.

 

 

 

 

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