1561 days ago

Tradies: Common Complaints

The Chiro from The Chiro - Lower Hutt

Following on from last weeks blog post regarding the typical stressors on tradies spines, this week we are discussing the common complaints attributed to those stressors.

Remember, although our bodies are incredible, our musculoskeletal system can only take on so much. When the repetitive nature of the physical work overcomes the body's natural ability to adapt and heal, injuries and dysfunction can occur.

Common complaints seen within the trades:

😫 Neck pain

πŸ˜• Low back pain

😞 Headaches

😟 Sciatica

Click on the link to learn more about these common complaints, and stay tuned next week to learn how chiropractic can help! πŸ‘‡

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