In this episode, we talk about a common problem for farm workers: occupational exposure to whole body vibration, a primary risk factor for back pain. Drs. Fred Gerr and Nate Fethke talk about what whole-body vibration is and ways to reduce exposure. “The machine is shaking and…your muscles are constantly contracting to provide stabilization for your spine, so you need to give those muscles some time to recover.”

Episode Resources
Posters: Whole Body Vibration

Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Farmers

Materials for Health Care Providers: Vehicle Vibration