We live in an age of inactivity and repetitive motions. This is particularly true for dental professionals. Dentists commonly experience musculoskeletal pain during the course of their careers. Pain occurs not only in their lower back, but also in their neck and shoulders. Such symptoms do not occur overnight; they initially develop almost imperceptibly. Subsequently, they become increasingly obvious. You may not be currently suffering from these symptoms, but prevention is always better than cure, and the earlier you recognise the causative factors, the sooner you can begin to follow a prevention regime, thus avoiding the possibility of long-term injuries.
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