I was in a car accident 3 year ago and my back was injured. I had 4 months of physical therapy and started taking jobs that I could sit all day. I have alot of pain when I have to stand for long periods of time. I'm starting a new job tomorrow that will require me to stand for 8 hours a day and I need some ideas to help reduce back pain. Are there any braces I can get? Should I try to get on painkillers? Any input would help. Thanks in advance.
What Can I Do to Reduce Back Pain at Work?
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Honestly, I would think twice about getting a job that requires you to stand for the entire 8 hours. If you know that standing increases your back pain already, you are going to be in a world of hurt. If you absolutely must take this job, you need to go back to doing the exercises your physical therapist taught you to do. (Well, even if you don't take a standing job, you should continue to do the exercises.) The most important thing for you to do is get your back and stomach muscles strong and keep them stretched and flexible. As others have said, a back brace would also be beneficial to you. But to answer your other question, I would not take any job that required me to have to get on painkillers. If you have to take narcotics in order to do your job, you need to find another one. I am worried about you standing 40 hours a week with an already painful back. So please, get going on those exercises that your PT showed you, get a back brace, and then when you come home at night get on a heating pad and have your man give you a low back massage! Good luck to you!
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