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COMMUTING IS A PAIN IN THE NECK - ARTICLE

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Commuting is a pain the neck... and the back and knees too! Drivers suffer the worst joint and muscle pains, while cyclists and runners stay supple

A fifth of British workforce say their commute leaves them with pain

63% of drivers report their commute leaves them uncomfortable

Cycling, running or taking the train were found to be the best options

Physiotherapists advise checking posture and moving around in the day

Commuting is - quite literally - a pain in the neck.

A fifth of the British workforce say their journey to and from work is leaving them with neck, back and muscle pain, a new survey has today revealed.

Those who commute by car are most affected, with 63 per cent of drivers reporting their commute leaves them uncomfortable.

This is compared to 11 per cent on the bus.

And for Londoners struggling on the tube and buses each day, almost 60 per cent claim their suffering would be lessened with just a little more space.

Cyclists and runners are among those least likely to feel any back or joint pain, with only six per cent and five per cent respectively saying they do.

Taking the train was found to be a good option, with only five per cent of riders reporting pain.

A poll, published today, found commuters in London have it worst.

Three quarters (73 per cent) feel their commute contributes to aches and pains and more than half (59 per cent) claim more room would mean they suffer less.

Meanwhile, 16 per cent of people say their commute has got more crowded over the last two years, with one in eight (12 per cent) saying they believe if they had more space they'd suffer less joint pain.

However, of those who suffer from back and joint pain, almost half (48 per cent) don't consider their posture when commuting and only a fifth (21 per cent) make a conscious effort to stretch their back or legs whilst on their journey.

And it's not just the commute that's a problem - the poll found the average worker sits or stands in the same position for three and a half hours a day.

Katherine Cran, a physiotherapist in London says commuting and then sitting in an office all day can damage the body over time.

She said: 'Commuting to and from work every day can have a profound effect on the body.

'Over time and without the right care, this can lead to long term joint and muscle damage.

'I often see people with back and joint pain who sit all day at work and tend to sit or stand throughout their commute too.

'Incorporating physical exercise into your day, checking your posture and doing a few simple exercises can help make a real difference.'

In 2013, 31 million working days were lost due to back, neck and muscle pains according to figures from the Office for National Statistics - in fact, more days were lost to musculoskeletal problems than any other cause.

The poll was carried out by Bupa.

A PHYSIOTHERAPIST'S GUIDE TO A PAIN-FREE COMMUTE

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Commuting leads to neck, back and knee pains, poll finds

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A fifth of British workforce say their commute leaves them with pain 63% of drivers report their commute leaves them uncomfortable Cycling, running or taking the train were found to be the best options Physiotherapists advise checking posture and moving around in the day Commuting is - quite literally - a pain in the neck.

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What Commuting To London is Like | That London Life

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