Scoliosis & Work-Related Pain—When Your Job Hurts Your Back
Many adults with scoliosis manage well until a change at work—new duties, longer hours, or poor workstation setup—triggers pain. Understanding when work is the main problem, and how to fix it, is crucial.
Common Work Triggers
Pain may flare with:
- Prolonged static sitting or standing.
- Repetitive bending, twisting, or lifting.
- High‑stress environments with little chance to move.
Assessment at Dorsi
Dorsi Spinal Institute will:
- Review your work tasks in detail.
- Examine posture, movement patterns, and spine mechanics.
- Identify whether pain is primarily work‑driven, curve‑driven, or both.
Solutions & Adjustments
We offer:
- Ergonomic changes and movement strategies.
- Medical reports supporting reasonable workplace adjustments.
- Physiotherapy and conditioning plans to build resilience.
Next Steps
If your scoliosis pain gets much worse at work, Dorsi can help pinpoint the causes and negotiate realistic changes with you and your employer.
Related reading: see our blogs on work ergonomics, disability rights, and adult scoliosis pain.
Written by
Dr Matthew ABJ Potts BSc MSc DC ISPRM
Clinical Director
Doctor of Chiropractic
Specialist Scoliosis Consultant
Fellow of the British Scoliosis Society
Member of the Scoliosis Association (UK)
Chair of the Clinical Advisory Board at Meloq AB
Member of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Editorial board member of international journals CICRJ & Rehabilitation Science
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