In February of 2017 the American College of Physicians issued guidelines for the treatment of acute and sub-acute low back pain. They recommend trying non-drug related therapies first. The list includes massage, heat, acupuncture and spinal manipulation and mindful meditation.
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OSHA has just published their web page dedicated to Safe and Sound Week June 12-18 2017. The have laid out several steps to take leading up to Safe and Sound Week. The site also provides several suggestions for activities for both management and workers, along with several modifiable options to advertise Safe and Sound Week at your company.
Every successful Health and safety initiative at an organization starts at the top. Visible engagement by leadership in the promotion of these events helps the management Read more
U.S. workplaces have become increasingly sedentary, with resulting negative health effects. Through its Total Worker Health® Program, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends an integrated approach to addressing sedentary work environments. An integrated approach is one that protects workers from work-related injury and illness and helps them advance their overall health and well-being, on and off the job. This document describes organizational practices that can reduce the risks associated with sedentary work.
Using Total Worker Health® Concepts to Reduce the Health Risks from Sedentary Work[PDF – 891 KB]
OSHA’s ‘Safe and Sound’ campaign assists employers in keeping workplaces safe and healthy. Agency seeks to stem rising workplace fatality rates in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=33789