Treatment for lower Back Pain For Drivers in Norwich 

We all lead active lives and being human there is chance we can injury our selves suddenly or over a period of time. Many reports from bodies such as the HSE state lower back pain form “Driving related work state”.

Back disorders are the most common form of ill health at work. The exact cause of back pain is often unclear but back pain is more common in jobs that involve driving, especially over long distances or over rough ground.

Driving exposes the vehicle’s occupants to whole-body vibration that may include the shocks and jolts that are believed to increase the likelihood of injury or pain in the lower back.

The effect of vibration on the human body, another report commented.

“One of the most commonly reported a pathological effect of “Whole-body vibration is back pain.” 

Back pain is a common complaint for heavy vehicle operators, motor vehicle passengers, armoured vehicle drivers and helicopter pilots.  Although there are a number of confounding factors such as age, physical condition and working posture, many studies have reported that driving and heavy equipment-operating occupations show an elevated risk for back disorders

It has been suggested that repeated and prolonged exposure to vibration can lead to serious back problems such as herniated discs or premature degeneration of the spinal vertebrae.

Prevention and quick intervention is the answer 

Neuromuscular  Techniques with Sports Injury Therapy  is excellent, for the release of muscular tension to a very deep level combined with the “Bioneuro “ system it works to the core of your body, to relieve tension and  stress after a day behind the wheel !.

Here is a comment from one of our clients 

“Having been a driver for the last 5 years and driving around 1200 miles per week, I had recently began to suffer with lower muscular back pain, shoulder pain and stiffness.

After chatting with my friend, he had been treated  by Steve, I went to see him myself  about my my back and shoulders he treated me with the Bioneuro and Sports Injury  Therapy to break down the knots, to help increase my range of motion.

The treatment itself had immediate effect and since then I have had no discomfort at all. I have also seen Steve for treatment on my left hip which has given me pain for many years due to weight shifting from a Cruciate ligament football injury.

This treatment is on-going and has made a significant improvement. I would highly recommend Steve Kirby; he is a friendly, caring and thorough professional

Many thanks’ Steve!”