Chronic Knee Pain in Warehouse Workers Who Lift Heavy Boxes Daily

Q1: Why do warehouse workers often develop chronic knee pain?
A1: Repeated lifting, squatting, bending, and carrying heavy boxes places significant stress on the knee joints, ligaments, and supporting muscles. Over time, this can cause chronic pain, swelling, and decreased mobility, impacting both work efficiency and personal life.

Q2: What are the common symptoms in this group?
A2: Symptoms include persistent aching, stiffness, occasional sharp pain, swelling, and difficulty climbing stairs or kneeling. Chronic knee pain can reduce work productivity, affect recreational activities, and lead to frustration or fatigue.

Q3: What short-term or common remedies do warehouse workers usually try first?
A3: Many try:

• Knee supports or braces for temporary relief.
• Plasters or topical analgesic gels during shifts.
• Oral painkillers like NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors for short-term relief.
• Acupuncture or massage, sometimes to ease muscle tension.
• Physiotherapy for stretching, strengthening, and alignment.

While these measures may help temporarily, persistent pain often returns due to repetitive strain.

Q4: How does The Pain Relief Clinic approach chronic knee pain differently?
A4: The Pain Relief Clinic emphasizes non-invasive technology, including HotHeal Therapy, shockwave therapy, and targeted physiotherapy to reduce pain, restore function, and support safe lifting practices. Their stress-free process includes fast access to diagnostics like MRI. Eligible Singaporeans, permanent residents, and some international patients may use cashless service, eliminating large upfront payments and letting workers focus on recovery and work performance.

Q5: How can chronic knee pain affect warehouse workers’ daily life?
A5: Persistent pain can make lifting, squatting, climbing stairs, and carrying loads uncomfortable or unsafe. Outside work, it can limit exercise, social activities, and daily chores, leading to frustration and reduced quality of life.

Q6: Who is this treatment most suitable for?
A6: This approach is ideal for warehouse and logistics workers experiencing chronic knee pain from repetitive lifting, who want non-invasive, effective relief, stress-free access to diagnostics and treatment, and possibly cashless service to avoid financial barriers while restoring mobility and comfort.