Quote:I've been unemployed since August, and I've come to realize that I'm now way out of shape and can't even stand for 15 minutes without my back hurting. A little bit of physical activity just wears me out. While I was plenty accustomed to being on my feet for eight hour days, I'm starting to get freaked out about this. The new job involves manufacturing silicon wafers, and it's rather physical work. I'll be on my feet for 12-hour shifts, and the work itself is fast paced and involves a bit of lifting.

 

I don't even have an exact start date yet, but I'm thinking in about a week. I do have a treadmill that I use as clothes hanger, and am thinking about using it, but I'm just really worried about my back. Any advice? I'm hoping they don't judge me too quickly as I round myself back into work shape.

Out of interest, do you have a back injury, or is it (for want of a better phrase, and please excuse me) that you would want to be in slightly better shape for the work ahead?


The reason why I ask, is that to start off with, Ibuprofen gel/patches help the affected area. They're made to reduce inflammation which is one of the number one causes of back complaints.

 

I have a bad back through years of working within the Ambulance Service, lifting patients and dead weights etc. For about a year I've done yoga (you can get basic yoga workouts on YouTube, and they don't take long to take effect), this has really helped my back, and I can lift more and stand for longer...

 

This may not help, but it's a couple of ideas.

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