Persistent Lower Back Pain in Nurses from Long Shifts and Patient Lifting

Q1: Why do nurses often develop lower back pain?
A1: Nurses often stand for long hours and lift or reposition patients, placing repeated stress on the lumbar spine, muscles, and ligaments. Over time, this can result in persistent lower back pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

Q2: What are the common symptoms in this group?
A2: Symptoms include aching, stiffness, sharp pain during lifting, and fatigue in the lower back. Pain can limit efficiency at work, reduce energy for personal activities, and cause emotional strain.

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

• Lumbar supports or braces for temporary relief.
• Plasters or topical analgesic gels for short-term pain control.
• NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors for temporary relief.
• Acupuncture or massage for muscle relaxation.
• Physiotherapy, including core strengthening, stretching, and lifting techniques.

While helpful, these methods often do not fully address occupational strain from patient handling.

Q4: How does The Pain Relief Clinic approach lower back pain differently?
A4: The Pain Relief Clinic emphasizes non-invasive technology, such as HotHeal Therapy, shockwave therapy, and guided physiotherapy to reduce pain, restore spinal function, and improve endurance. Their stress-free process ensures access to diagnostics like MRI. Eligible Singaporeans, permanent residents, and some international patients may use cashless service, removing upfront payment concerns and allowing focus on recovery and safe patient care.

Q5: How can lower back pain affect a nurse’s life?
A5: Chronic pain can reduce ability to lift patients, perform long shifts, and engage in personal or recreational activities. Emotional effects include frustration, stress, and worry about career sustainability.

Q6: Who is this treatment most suitable for?
A6: This approach is ideal for nurses and healthcare workers experiencing persistent lower back pain from long shifts and patient lifting, who want non-invasive, effective relief with stress-free cashless service, restoring comfort, mobility, and professional capability.