Should take a break between working hours

Extending the break time or increasing the " venting " frequency during working hours will help workers avoid back pain, research by Ohio State University (US) scientists confirms.

Back muscle fatigue test.
(Photo: Physorg.com)

The study also found that new employees should rest more often than those who have been working for a long time, and that the risk of the largest spinal injury is at the end of the working day.

Study participants wore boxes on their belts for 8 hours, while scientists measured the amount of oxygen supplied to the muscles in their lower back. The oxygen content indicates how hard the muscles work, and whether they are tired or not. Muscle fatigue is directly related to back injuries.

Professor Marras, the study author also said that two breaks in between, 15 minutes each time in the middle of the morning and mid-afternoon will help the muscles recover slightly, but not as good as a half hour break. lunch.

T. An