COUNSELING AND PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES TO PREVENT BACK PAIN IN OFFICE WORKERS

Abstract

Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints experienced by office workers due to
prolonged sitting and poor ergonomic posture. This community service activity aims to improve the
knowledge and skills of office workers in preventing back pain through counseling and simple
physiotherapy exercises. The methods used include interactive lectures, demonstrations of stretching and
muscle-strengthening exercises, and Q&A sessions. The results showed an increase in participants'
understanding of proper posture and their ability to perform exercises independently. This program is
expected to help reduce the incidence of back pain and enhance work productivity.