Back pain is a common complaint. Four out of five people in North America will experience low back pain at least once during their lives. It's one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work.
Your bones and muscles tend to lose strength as you age, which increases your risk of injury. The spongy discs between the bones of the spine (vertebrae) may suffer from wear and tear and no longer provide enough cushion between the bones. A disc that bulges or breaks open (herniated disc) can press on nerves, causing back pain.
If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Canadians spend at least $5 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Back pain is the second most common neurological ailment in Canada - only headache is more common.
Acute or short-term low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Most acute back pain is mechanical in nature — the result of trauma to the lower back or a disorder such as arthritis. Pain from trauma may be caused by a sports injury, work around the house, or standing on your feet for long periods of time. Symptoms may range from muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pain, limited flexibility and/or range of motion, or an inability to stand straight.
More companies and homemakers are understanding the need for ergonomically designed anti-fatique mats to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury and pain.
GEL AID understands they cannot cure those with severe medical conditions, however, we can help in the prevention of fatigue due to muscle aches and pains. For this reason, anti-fatigue mats can effectively increase stamina allowing workers and homemakers who stand on hard flooring surfaces to enjoy long lasting comfort.
Another benefit of the GEL AID comfort mat is its superior durability over traditional mats. The stylish synthetic leather is not only slip resistant, but also non-porous and non-absorptive. This results in a mat that stays dry and ultimately resists mold, mildew and staining. GEL AID confort mat is easily cleaned using a damp cloth or sponge. The mats bottom surface material is also a slip-resistant non-porous material which further helps to keep out moisture and the resulting problem of mold and mildew. The end result of this high-quality construction is a mat that will look better and last much longer than conventional décor mats.
