Burn out and musculo skeletal pain

 

APRIL 27, 2011 Wed Job Burnout Hurts (Physically) An increase in job burnout over a period of 18 months is associated with a 2.09-fold increased risk of developing musculoskeletal pain during the subsequent 18 months, according to a study led by Galit Armon of Tel Aviv University focusing on 1,704 healthy people. The researchers say high job demands may increase muscle tension and decrease micropauses in muscle activity, leading to pain. Source: Elevated Burnout Predicts the Onset of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Apparently Healthy Employees