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4: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Chronic Back Pain - a Thing of the Past with Ergonomics

Summary: According to statistics recorded by the American Chiropractic Association, “Thirty-one million Americans have low back pain at any given time (1). One half of all working Americans admit to having back symptoms each year (2). One third of all Americans over age 18 had a back problem in the past five years severe enough for them to seek professional help (3). The cost of this care is estimated to be a staggering $50 Billion yearly--and that's just for the more easily identified costs!” Musculoskeletal disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome, are among the most prevalent medical conditions in the U.S., affecting 7% of the population. They account for 14% of physician visits and 19% of hospital stays. Approximately 260,000 carpal tunnel release operations are performed each year, with 47% of the cases considered to be work related. As an emerging field, Ergonomics is changing the way people function in their workspace Full Article: Medical News Today