What is FIFO work?
FIFO also known as fly in fly out is an occupation that enables people to travel out to the jobsite whether it is in mines or deep sea waters with rotating rosters. This means that there is usually no set schedule for the year unlike most jobs you might not get certain holidays or may be working in interstate for weeks on end before getting a short break. Majority of these jobs are highly strenuous and involve operation of heavy machinery and tools for long hours to get the job done.
Common Health Concerns Of FIFO Work Include
- Inconsistent Sleep
- Heavy lifting and
- Overuse of certain body movement
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Low Back Pain
- Long Periods of sitting
- Being in awkward positions on the job
- Mental Health implications from being away from home
Can Chiropractic Care Help?
Chiropractic Care is a great way of dealing with aches and pains. Due to the ongoing pressures working as a FIFO worker it is common to see the common headache and migraine like symptoms as well as neck and low back pain.
Our Chiropractors Can Also Help With
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Shoulder Pain
- Sciatica
- Chronic Stress
- Balance Issues
- Postural Issues/Scoliosis
- Hip Pain
- Whiplash
- Disc Injuries
Top 5 Health Tips For FIFO Workers
- Chiropractic adjustments to help decrease those aches and pains.
- Using a pillow that suits you best
- Try and find a job that works with your family’s lifestyle.
- An exercise and stretching routine to help decrease tension and increase mobility
- Deep breathing exercises
What Can Our Team Do To Help?
Depending on the severity of the injury or area of concern our practitioners in our Broadmeadows, Westmeadows and Fawkner Clinics will treat accordingly to your complaint. Treatments that may be provided but are not limited to include:
CTS is a condition that causes pain, numbness and pins & needles of the hand. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway at the base of the hand which contains various bones, ligaments, nerves and tendons. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves that supplies the hand, the Median nerve, is compressed as it travels through this carpal tunnel
The compression of the median nerve occurs due to the narrowing of the carpal tunnel as a result of swelling. This swelling can be as a result of repeated hand and wrist movements, genetic factors, hand and wrist positioning, pregnancy and other health conditions such as diabetes and certain arthritis
Symptoms include pain, numbness and tingling, particularly at the thumb, index middle and ring finger. The little finger generally is not affected. You may also experience weakened grip strength
Women between the ages of 40-60, pregnant individuals, those with arthritis’ and individuals who use their hands repeatedly are at most risk of developing CTS
CTS can generally be treated without the need of surgical intervention. Manual therapy and stretching routine has been proven effective in reducing the symptoms of CTS. If left untreated, permanent nerve damage can result
Median Nerve Stretch
Rib 1 Mobilisation
Grip Strength
Forearm Extensor Stretch
Resisted Finger Extension [Rubber band]
Please see a health professional before commencing these exercises
