Many of the injuries we experience aren’t due to physical blows or accidents; they’re attributed to the work we do. Knowing this can be devastating. Part ofyou loves the work you do, but on the other hand, you don’t enjoy the frequent aches and injuries.
If you have a job you consider to be hard on the body, you may not have to look into a career change after all. Wellness services here at Recovery Lab can help reduce work-related pain and stress injuries you regularly encounter.
Which Jobs Lead to Work-Related Injuries?
The trades are notorious for work-related injuries and aches. Think construction, roofing, floor installation, and plumbing. Many caretaking and healthcare jobs, too, pose a high risk of injuries.
Other frequent work-related injury victims include those working in food service, delivery drivers, assembly line workers, auto mechanics, grocery stock clerks, farmers, or athletes.
Essentially, any job involving working outdoors, lifting people or heavy objects, standingor walking for prolonged periods,frequently kneeling or bending, or engaging in high-impact and/or repetitive movement can be exceptionally physically taxing.
Common Types of Work-Related Injuries
While work-related injuries can result from on-the-job accidents or negligence, the majority of them come from performing repetitive tasks, engaging in intensive labor, or even maintaining poor posture when completing work-related tasks.
With the latter said, it’s no surprise to learn common injuries at work often include:
- A herniated disk
- Rotor cuff injures
- Achilles tendinitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- A dislocated shoulder
- Carpal tunnel
- Trigger finger
- Neck strain
- Tennis elbow
- Bursitis
Injuries like these can have a significant impact on one’s ability to complete tasks at work. They can even extend into other areas of one’s life. The more a person goes to work, the worse their condition can get.
Finding a Proper Balance Between Work and Rest
To rebalance the body after strenuous activity at work, consider engaging in light stretching, elevating your legs after a long day of standing, or foam rolling. Staying hydrated, getting good rest each night, taking time off work as needed, and wearing supportive shoes can also have an impact on the physical health of your body.
Daily activities like these can help mitigate post-work soreness andtight muscles, which can otherwise lead to frequent pain, stiffness, loss of flexibility, and a higher risk of injuries.Solutions like ensuring enough sleep, on the other hand, can not only reduce future injury risk or reinjury but play a crucial role in the injury recovery process.
How Recovery Lab Can Help
At Recovery Lab, we know how important it is for you to keep your body in sync with your lifestyle, especially your work life. As believers of a healthy, balanced body, we’re proud to offer several wellness and recovery services for those in the Southern California area.
Our services include whole-body cryotherapy for those dealing with widespread pain or inflammation, cupping for individuals suffering from tight back muscle-induced aches, and more. We also have wellness services capable of helping you re-regulate your nervous system and circadian rhythm for reduced muscle tension and better sleep.
With regular sessions, our clients can not only tackle current injuries but also reduce their likelihood of reinjury.
Have questions about our wellness services and how they can align with your needs? Contact Recovery Lab today for more information.
