Courtesy of the Australian Chiropractors Association

It’s WorkSpace Week, 2-8 October 2023, that time of year when we at Moorooka Chiropractic Centre turn our spinal health and wellbeing focus toward preventing workspace injuries and minimising the impact work-related disorders have on our patients to ensure they can work well anywhere.

An initiative of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA), WorkSpace Week is dedicated to minimising work-related disorders that can have a long-term, debilitating effect on both physical and mental health that impacts workers’ overall quality of life. 

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the leading Work Health and Safety issue in Australia. Those most at risk include community and personal service workers such as healthcare, aged care, childcare, NDIS and disability service workers; while machinery operators, drivers, labourers, technicians and tradies are also among those with the highest rates of physical work-related injuries.

These disorders can include a range of muscle and joint problems that occur anywhere in the body, but especially the spine. When these problems impact on your nerves, they may alter body function and create health issues, such as numbness, tingling, weakness and other problems.

Body stressing

Body stressing caused by poorly executed lifting, pushing, pulling or bending, using computers in non-ergonomic workspaces (in an office or at home), poor posture, driving a vehicle and repetitive strain injuries can all cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders including chronic neck and back pain, shoulder stiffness and headaches that we can effectively treat at Moorooka Chiropractic Centre.

Mental stress

Mental stress in the workspace can also impact workers physically and if left unchecked, can trigger these disorders including tension and cervicogenic (neck related) headaches that effect workers’ concentration, productivity, social engagement and their overall wellbeing and quality of life. The good news is work-related disorders caused by physical or mental stress can be minimised and respond to treatment if diagnosed early. For those at risk of these disorders, it’s important they consult a chiro because early intervention is the best protection.

Our passionate, qualified team can advise you on the steps to take to help prevent work-related back and neck injuries; how to set up an ergonomic workspace, how to effectively manage stress, improve posture, provide exercises to improve spinal health and stabilise core muscle groups, and provide guidance on rest and maintaining a healthy diet to promote overall health and wellbeing.

However, should work-related disorders occur, by seeking early effective chiropractic healthcare, we can provide effective treatment and help prevent deterioration, improve recovery, reduce severity and help minimise long-term implications including depression and overuse or reliance on medications for chronic pain which can be harmful.

FREE POSTURE AND SPiNAL SCREENING FROM 2-8 OCTOBER 2023 

This WorkSpace Week, we’re offering free screening to workers from 2-8 October to help you improve your posture and health. Contact us on (07) 3848 8526 to make an appointment so we can help prevent or effectively treat your work-related musculoskeletal disorder so you can work well anywhere.

In addition, to help you maintain your health and prevent potential work-related musculoskeletal disorders, at Moorooka Chiropractic Centre, we have Business Partnership package with special discounts for employees of our Business Partners. If it’s something that your organisation is interested in, please give us a call. 

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