Backpain - advice for workers
Remember that anyone
injured at work in an accident, may be able
to claim compensation. Here is a list of simple do's and don'ts that will
help you deal with back pain and let you get on with your life.
Do's
Do stay as active as usual, if possible. But
see your doctor if you are worried about the back pain or if the pain
persists or suddenly gets worse.
Do take simple pain relief to help with the
pain.
Do speak to your employer or your workers'
representative, your safety representative or a trades union safety
representative who can relay your issues to your employer and if necessary,
discuss what can be done to help you stay at work.
Do find out about back pain. A summary of good
advice can be found in guidance booklets like The Back Book.
Don'ts
Don't take to your bed and wait for the pain to
go away. The sooner you get back to normal activity the better.
Don't worry. Back pain is rarely serious and
unnecessary worry delays recovery.
Don't avoid activity simply as a way of
avoiding the pain - hurt does not always mean harm.
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