Tackling back pain
October 1st 2006

In 2004/2005 an estimated 452 000 people in Great Britain suffered, in their opinion, from a musculoskeletal disorder, mainly affecting the back, that was caused or made worse by their current or past work.

The Health and Safety Executive, in partnership with local authorities, is running a national campaign to tackle the problem. It will focus on the holistic approach needed to manage back pain.

The Better Backs campaign includes workplace inspections and events aimed at reducing the incidence of back pain caused or made worse by work, its impact, and the number of working days lost.