Open AccessWorkplace observation of work stressors, catecholamines and musculoskeletal pain among male employees
Author(s) -
Achim Elfering,
Simone Grebner,
H Gerber,
Norbert K. Semmer
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.621
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.1280
Subject(s) - stressor , medicine , norepinephrine , univariate analysis , physical therapy , psychology , multivariate analysis , psychiatry , dopamine
Prolonged activation of the sympathetic-adrenal medullary system during work and the lack of recovery after work may indicate a risk for musculoskeletal pain (ie, neck, shoulder, or low-back pain). This field study tested whether a high level of work stressors are associated with musculoskeletal pain and higher urinary norepinephrine excretion rates at work, after work, and on Sundays.