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Do you experience lower back pain on a regular basis? If so, you aren't alone. Lower back pain is reportedly the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting well over half of the U.S. population. While most people resort to painkillers and other medications to mask their pain, a more effective solution may lie in the form of a chiropractic adjustment.The International Chiropractor's Association (ICA) states that adjustments are the most common procedure performed by professional chiropracto …

Ergonomics – the practice of fitting a workplace to the worker – plays a key role in preventing work-related injuries. Employees who are forced to work in an awkward, unnatural environments have a higher risk of developing repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) like carpal tunnel syndrome and tarsal tunnel syndrome, as well as muskuskeletal disorders. These injuries don't occur overnight, but repeatedly moving the body in a way that's unnatural can and will cause them to develop.Ergonomics: DefinedTh …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's California branch recently cited Disney Construction, Inc. $106,000 for safety violations that contributed to the deaths of 2 bridge workers.The two men, Marcus Zane Powell, 25, of Los Gatos, and Glenn Hodgson, 49, of Richmond, were working on a construction project that included building a bridge in Winters, California when they fell to their death. This initially appeared to be a tragic incident with no one taking fault. After a thorough inve …

In an effort to reduce the number of automobile-related injuries involving children, the Michigan Senate approved a new bill last week.Lawmakers voted 31-1 in favor of a child car seat bill that follows the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Currently, Michigan requires children under the age of 4 to be secured in the car's back seat, unless all back seats are occupied by children under 4. State law also states that child …

Going through the daily grind of work can easily burn out even the most dedicated employee. Whether it's construction, factory, industrial or an office, companies need to be aware of their employees' attitude towards the workplace. When employees are disgruntled or otherwise 'unhappy' with their workplace, the company will suffer from lower productivity. Thankfully, there are several steps company owners can take to create a more enjoyable place to work.#1) Allow For CommunicationFar too many co …