Click to view the profile of Terry RoseBack injury is a very common problem, which in workplaces can often be avoided by simple changes to job design, the right training and the right equipment.
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We have a whole host of (conservation) volunteers here who believe
that getting off the sofa and getting out and about and active is the
best way of dealing with back problems.
Forest Farm Volunteers
Rob Sayers
Rob is well aware that exercising can help and has taken up gentle cycling to try and alleviate the problem
Rob Sayers (27) from Cardiff has suffered from back pain for 7-8 years. He has been in severe pain on many occasions, and been forced to take pain killers for relief. He has been advised that the best course of action is to stay active and avoid rest, but admits that sometimes this can be difficult:
"The severe pain tends to lasts for 1-2 days. After that I still experience discomfort, but am up and about."
Rob's GP has referred him for physiotherapy and ultrasound treatment. He doesn't think enough is known about back pain. Rob is well aware that exercising can help and has taken up gentle cycling to try and alleviate the problem.
Click to view the profile of Terry RoseBack injury is a very common problem, which in workplaces can often be avoided by simple changes to job design, the right training and the right equipment.
I enjoy regular gym activity as well as horse riding and golf, and try to keep as active as possible.
