Healthy Living

6 Reasons Why Putting Work Before Health Is Just Plain Reckless

2. Musculoskeletal disorders are no joke

If you have what is called an "active job," one where you are on your feet most of the time, you could suffer from joint injuries, arthritis, and lower back pain to name a few.

But how do you avoid musculoskeletal disorders if you have an active job? Never forget to take rest periods. Some people want to work as hard as they can, but not taking rests will act as a detriment to your health. Make sure when you're working you are using good posture, as it can help protect against these disorders. Finally, hit the gym once in a while to keep those muscles strong and resilient to the daily stress put on them.