Musculoskeletal pain needs to be addressed for hybrid working model to succeed

Employers need to take proactive action to ensure their hybrid work model doesn’t result in preventable musculoskeletal pain and injuries.

Musculoskeletal pain soared when people started working from home during the pandemic. Four out of five employees experienced neck, shoulder and back pain. Causing almost one in two (46%) to take pain medication more often that they would like.

This was in no small part due to poor ergonomic practices, which saw a quarter of employees working from their bed, sofa or dining table. But lack of movement is also an issue. One in three people are now less active and increased Zoom and Teams meetings mean sitting still for long periods.

With three quarters of workers set to continue working from home, employers need hybrid working models that prevent musculoskeletal pain. So here are five ways you can help employees reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.