One in 8 of the working population report having a MSK problem, such as joint pain or arthritis, with 23% of all working days lost attributable to MSK.
It costs the UK approximately £7 billion a year and 1 in 5 employees are worried they won't be fit enough to continue working in the next year.
Workplaces can take positive steps to promote good MSK health such as prevention, early intervention and adjustments.
This musculoskeletal toolkit by Business in the Community explains why good MSK health is important for workplaces, what can be implemented to prevent MSK problems and how it can be achieved.
Support and resources
The Health and Safety Executive has lots of information about musculoskeletal disorders.
The NHS has information about the causes of back pain, how to ease back pain and a video showing some simple back stretches to prevent aches and pains.