Desks, vans, warehouses and wards: the aches the job leaves behind
Work strain
Neck, shoulder, wrist and back pain from the way work makes you sit, drive, lift or stand: treated, explained, and with practical changes to the desk, the van seat or the lifting that stop it coming back.
Work does not usually injure people in one go. It wears a groove, the same posture or the same lift eight hours a day, until something complains. Treatment helps; changing the groove helps more.
We see office workers from the Kingsway and the Civic Centre, drivers, nurses from Singleton and Morriston, warehouse and port workers, hairdressers and builders. Alongside hands-on treatment, we look at what your job asks of your body and suggest changes you can make: a screen raised, a chair adjusted, the van seat moved, a different way to lift, short breaks that actually help. Photographs of your desk or workstation are welcome.
If an employer is paying, we can provide a short report with your consent. We can also write a fit note-style letter suggesting adjustments, though only your GP can sign you off work. Repetitive strain in the hands and wrists with numbness or weakness may need a GP and nerve tests, and we will say so.
What it includes
- Treatment for neck, shoulder, back and wrist
- Your desk or workstation looked at
- Practical changes that fit the job
- Early and late appointments
- Reports for employers, with consent
- Letters suggesting adjustments
What it costs
£58 for the first appointment, then £48. Early appointments from 8am and late on Thursdays. The first visit page has every fee and explains cancelling, insurance and what to wear.
Questions about work strain
My employer will pay. How does that work?
We invoice the employer directly with your consent, and share only what you agree to, usually attendance and a short summary.
Is a standing desk the answer?
Sometimes. The best posture is the next one; changing position often matters more than any particular desk.
Book an appointment, or ask first.
The first appointment is an hour and £58: questions and examination before any treatment, an honest view of whether osteopathy is the right thing, and a plan in plain words. Book a slot from the diary or ring the clinic.