MedRisk: Shoulder Pain Is Common, Complex Condition

Making sure physical job demands are matched to worker size and fitness, rotating schedules and altering break schedules are a few approaches that may help reduce the incidence of workplace shoulder injuries, according to MedRisk. Shoulder pain is among the most common musculoskeletal problems in workers, and in some industries outpaces low back pain as a workplace injury, the company said in a recent blog post. The shoulder is a complex joint, making it more susceptible to injury. Age is a risk factor for pain, as are high body mass index and work that involves using one’s hands above...