In 2003/04 it is estimated that over 160,000 people suffered a workplace injury. Over 230 of these accidents were reported as fatalities, resulting in either death or a life-debilitating injury. Health and safety in the workplace is a growing concern for all involved. Aside from lower back, neck, and shoulder pain/injuries, many work related injuries are due to Repetitive strain injuries.

Repetitive strain injury is a blanket term used to describe many different types of soft tissue injury including Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and Tendinitis. It is usually caused by a mixture of poor posture, stress, and repetitive motion. Lower Back pain alone accounts for 1-2% of the UK’s GDP .The average time taken off due to work related injury is 20 days per year per employee costing employers more than £600 Million pounds /year of lost income, revenue and compensation. This additionally cost the NHS over a Billion pounds and care administered in the private sector over £500 million per year.

Chiropractic as a primary health care profession can offer excellent relief of these conditions. Your Chiropractors at Lisburn and Bangor Chiropractic Clinics are well equipped at diagnosing, treating and most importantly managing your health issues and that of your employees. In order to see if we can help you, your first visit is to gather as much information about your past and present state of health. Your initial consultation generally takes up to 45 minutes, during which we will take you’re:

• History details
• Perform a physical (chiropractic) examination
• Orthopaedic and Neurological tests
• A spinal scan (surface Electromyogram)
• Spinal X-Rays (if necessary)

We utilize a non-invasive surface Electromyogram scanners as well as a very thorough and regular progress report system to accurately monitor your improvement. Chiropractic has proven to be a very safe and effective mean to manage repetitive strain and work related injuries thus minimizing loss of days at work.

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