MSP Supports Backcare Week

Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson is urging constituents to ‘watch their backs’ during BackCare Awareness Week.

The week is organised by BackCare, the charity for healthier backs and aims to raise awareness about back pain. According to the charity, two out of five adults will experience back pain in the next 12 months costing the UK £6bn in benefits and treatments each year.

Commenting, Mr Stevenson said:

“I am urging constituents of all ages to ‘watch their backs’. This campaign raises awareness about back pain and how even children are affected by it. According to a BackCare survey, 80% of children carry too much weight in the wrong type of school bag.

“In addition, the charity is trying to make sure that people at work are aware about ways to ensure their backs are kept healthy.

“This is a really worthwhile cause and because so many people suffer from back pain and because there are many preventative techniques out there, I congratulate BackCare on their awareness raising campaign.”