Back Pain & Work

Practical advice for managing back pain in the workplace. Articles cover desk setup, ergonomic equipment, and guidance for both employees and employers.

A Day in the Life of a Back Pain Sufferer

How a back injury changed one woman's daily routine and what she learned about recovery on her first day back at work.

Back Pain: Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Your sitting posture matters more than you think—here's what research says about preventing back pain.

Back Pain: Information for Employees

Learn what you can do at work to prevent back pain and manage existing pain through proper lifting, posture and equipment use.

Back Pain: Information for Employers

Employers have legal responsibilities to prevent back pain and support affected workers, which also cuts costs and boosts productivity.

Ergonomic Chairs: Do They Help Back Pain?

Ergonomic chairs can ease back pain from poor sitting posture, but finding the right fit takes time and testing before you buy.

Facts and Figures About Your Back

Your spine has 33 vertebrae stacked with discs, muscles and nerves that support your entire body and protect your spinal cord.

Gadgets to Help with Back Pain

Gadgets like lumbar cushions and exercise balls can help ease back pain and prevent it from getting worse at work and home.

Getting Back to Work with Back Pain

How to safely return to work after back pain by staying active, keeping in touch with your employer, and making workplace adjustments.

Setting Up Your Desk and Chair to Prevent Back Pain

Fix your desk and chair setup to stop back pain without buying expensive equipment or gadgets.

Stem Cell Repair and Back Problems

Manchester researchers are testing stem cell treatment to repair damaged discs and offer a potential permanent cure for back pain.