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23 Aug 19, 09:27 PM |
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you need to chase up that form, better yet insist on a new workstation risk assessment. Get on it at the start of your next working day.
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23 Aug 19, 09:36 PM |
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Helping Minnie
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23 Aug 19, 09:45 PM |
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Location: Wiltshire
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23 Aug 19, 09:47 PM |
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Honestly chase work up, if you're having to reduce your hours or go Flexi then they know you're being serious and not just after a new chair or desk or whatever.
Some employers aren't aware of the Display Screen regulations "act" that covers this kind of stuff, but when they are made aware most do tend to do something about it - after perhaps a few nudges.
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23 Aug 19, 09:48 PM |
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24 Aug 19, 12:21 AM |
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It’s unlikely the sciatica is “caused” by your work - but it sounds like it is almost certainly being aggravated by sitting all day.
A thorough workstation assessment would be a great place to start. There are all kinds of ergonomic options out there - sit/stand desks, kneeling chairs, posture chairs, screen height adjusters, ergonomic mouse/keyboard, posture cushions etc. From the sounds of it, your pain starts from sitting too long, perhaps alternating between sitting and standing may help or getting an additional posture cushion/wedge for your new chair may relieve some pressure off the nerve. Occupational Health will be able to advise on suitable products for you. Edited at 09:42 AM. |
24 Aug 19, 07:29 AM |
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It's not "work" but the fact you sit for too long.
When at home are you sat curled up with you legs tucked up or are you also sat with good posture,etc. Physio will recommend you get you and move every 30-40 minutes for a coupe of minutes to stretch. You can do that now. No cost to you or your employer. Don't use a footstool unless your feet don't reach the floor. Your knees need to be at right angles and feet firmly on the floor. By raising your feet you will put more pressure on your bottom. A sit/stand frame allows you to stand to work for part of the day. Do a few hours sitting then stand for abit. posturite/desks-fu...platforms.html When in the gym are you stretching and moving? Yes your employer needs to review your workstation but if you continue to sit for too long a better chair isn't the answer. Edited at 11:22 PM. |
25 Aug 19, 06:07 PM |
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Siatica is a pest. Ive two hernaited discs at L5 S1 in my back and i have to be careful how i sweep pick things up etc. what can help is yoga. how do you sit at your desk? are your feet flat on the floor with your legs and knees making 45o angle and your sitting up right not leaning forward or back?
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25 Aug 19, 06:57 PM |
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Proud to wear my Ears
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My husband has has sciatica for 25 years, he has had a nerve block to his left nerve through the pain clinic at our local hospital and it worked perfectly, unfortunately his right side has not worked and spent some time in a wheelchair on holiday my husband has been told by his neurosurgeon to give up work, please don’t leave it ask for a referral to your local hospital without delay x
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25 Aug 19, 07:42 PM |
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Where I live they refer you to physio first before anything else. Mine started over a year ago and I can't narrow it's cause down to anything. I spent months going to physio once a month and despite being in agony they wouldn't refer me. I complained in the end. I paid privately for an MRI and the nerve block. Thankfully now under the spinal unit and second nerve block has been fab. I can now carry on as usual except I can't always walk very far. My work wouldn't do anything till i saw occupational health and took guidance from her and were brilliant. I was given reduced hours till I decided to increase them again. I sit down at a desk for 9.5 hours for 3 days. I tried Pilates but it was too much, I now see a personal trainer and have been referred by physio to hydrotherapy for 6 weeks. I can been accepted for surgery and I'm waiting for the pre op assessment but trying to avoid an op if I can.
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