Who Is Most Likely To Suffer A Back Injury?
Not all jobs are created equal when it comes to the risk of work-related back pain and injury. Members of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) rated the jobs they considered to be most “back-breaking:”
- Heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers
- Construction workers
- Landscapers
- Police officers
- Farmers
- Shingle roofers
- Firefighters/EMTs
- Delivery drivers
- Nursing home workers
- Auto mechanics
The ACA suggests the following to limit back strain:
- Maintain proper posture
- Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes
- Alternate tasks that use different muscle groups
- Take periodic stretch breaks
- Lift with the knees, keep the object close to the body, and do not twist when lifting
