Back pain affects the enormous common people at some point in their lives and is very costly to both the health care system and the industry. Once the risk factors for occupational back pain are identified, an otherwise chronic and disabling condition can be prevented in the majority of patients. This article focuses on prevention of this problem. Back pain is a complex phenomenon that has a deep impact on individuals, employers, and the society. Evidence suggest that about 60% of any population experience back pain at some point in their lives.
The causes of back pain are multi-factorial and must be investigated during clinical assessment. Failure to undertake a comprehensive approach to a patient with a backache can lead to mismanagement and chronicity. It is known that any structure that involves the spine is a potential source of back pain. Risk factors for occupational back pain…
