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Whether it's during a global pandemic, the yearly flu season, a natural disaster or daily life, nurses are at the forefront of medical care. And while they often face physical and emotional trauma from their work, nurses often don't receive recognition for their efforts.
Aside from this emotional toll, nurses face physical strain that can certainly take a toll. According to the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, an average nurse lifts a staggering 1.8 tons per shift. That kind of physical labor certainly affects nursing professionals. In fact, nurses suffer from lower back pain more than professionals in any other industry – including heavy industry, according to the National Institute of Health.
Considering the declining health of Americans and increases in obesity, the charge to help hospitalized patients becomes more daunting for nurses. In short, their day-to-day activities can easily be described as back-breaking labor.
Easing the physical strain
With that in mind, many in the medical community have sought to find ways to ease the burdens shouldered by nurses. Recognizing their hardships, Upright Spine Solutions is stepping up with an initiative aimed at giving back to indispensable medical professionals.
Drawing from more than four decades of combined professional expertise — including spine surgeons, physical therapists, and biomechanical mathematicians — the center has innovative and cutting-edge methods for approaching spine care. Nurses are well versed on the topic of body mechanics when moving/lifting patients. Not only do they learn it in their training, but they typically have mandatory re-training on these principles annually. But, there's so much more they can know and do to protect themselves from imminent injury.
Armed with their unique and effective approach to spinal health, Upright Spine Solutions is offering nurses a one-year Uprightly Membership free of charge, a package typically valued at $150. This membership equips them with access to nine master class videos, an expansive online video library and limitless spine-coaching sessions. All that's required from nurses is a quick license verification – current employment isn't required.
For nurses attending the UNA Fall Conference on Oct. 14 in Murray, you can find the Upright Spine Solutions display at the event and ask for more information.
A forward-thinking solution
This initiative is a stark departure from conventional treatments, which often are passive, temporary, and, more often than not, expensive. The Uprightly program, on the other hand, empowers individuals to take control of their spine health, guiding them to relieve and manage their pain independently. This proactive approach aligns seamlessly with the intrinsic qualities of nurses – self-confidence, critical thinking, and self-motivation.
While banners and placards have often declared nurses as heroes — especially in trying times — the actual support they receive sometimes falls short. Through this gesture, Upright Spine Solutions not only acknowledges the unwavering dedication of nurses but also provides them with tangible tools to better their physical health.
For those interested, the center welcomes nurses to either get in touch online or visit their facility at 812 South State Street in Orem from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The experts at Upright Spine want to help all nurses, whether they have already experienced a back injury or they want to learn how to prevent future spinal issues.
