{"id":68227,"date":"2026-03-13T10:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/?p=68227"},"modified":"2026-03-17T04:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:59:10","slug":"prevent-and-help-back-pain-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/prevent-and-help-back-pain-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the job you do causing back pain? Be proactive and stay out of the doctor\u2019s office."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Preventing back pain and injuries at work is a constant challenge for both employers and employees, but there are preventative measures that can help. Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While back pain at work is a common complaint, it doesn\u2019t have to be an inevitable part of your daily work life if you undertake some prevention measures.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt really depends on the type of work you do,\u201d said Allison Hamburger<\/a>, physician assistant at UCHealth Occupational Medicine Clinic in Steamboat Springs<\/a>. \u201cBut no matter what your job is, you can be proactive in the way you lift heavy objects, do repetitive tasks or sit at a desk.\u201d<\/p>\n

Preventing back injuries is a constant challenge for both employers and employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, back injuries account for one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses, with more than one million workers annually suffering from back injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Preventing back pain as an employee<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While you might not be able to escape the physical demands of your job, here are some tips to stay out of the doctor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

If you work in an office environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hamburger said sitting for long periods of time puts undue pressure on the spine and increases strain on back muscles. Her recommendations include:<\/p>\n