Occupations, either very physically demanding or very sedentary, tend to increase the risk of back problems. Those working in jobs involving heavy manual labor take significantly more time off work because of back issues. Many have to wear a back brace for much of the time.
People whose professions involve exposure to vibrations, such as jack hammer operators, are also at increased risk for back pain. Caretakers, whether salaried, tending to elderly parents or young children at home, also run an increased risk.
Of the 9 million working women with back pain, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, about one-third attributed the pain to work-related activities or injuries, with the figure rising to more than one-half among women employed in service or blue-collar occupations.
Sedentary occupations also add to the likelihood of back pain and herniated disks. Not only will the lack of physical activity take its toll on muscle condition, or none-condition, but the very act of remaining seated for hours at a time exerts significant pressure on the back.
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