If MSD prevention comes too late and the damage has already been done, it is important to treat it quickly to prevent the MSD from becoming a pathology. Indeed, leaving a musculoskeletal disorder untreated can eventually lead to work disability or even disability for the individual concerned.

Here are some treatment options for MSD:

⚔️ Eliminate contributing factors: stop or temporarily reduce activities that cause pain (carrying heavy loads, repetitive movements, awkward postures, etc.) to improve symptoms.

💊 Prescription of specific painkillers by a doctor (analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, etc.) will reduce the sensation of pain.

However, be aware that this type of treatment can mask the pain, pushing the body beyond its limits and causing further injury.

🦴 Wear orthotics on painful joints to rest the affected joints.

👨‍⚕️ Physiotherapy sessions for long-term treatment of MSD and to prevent recurrence.

In all cases, it is important to include medical follow-up (by the attending physician, a specialist, or occupational physician) to monitor the progression of the musculoskeletal disorder and assess the employee's fitness for work.

For MSD treatment to be effective, it is important to optimize the return to work following a period of absence due to musculoskeletal disorders. This can be done by adapting the workstation in an ergonomic or operational manner.

To help you, there is a pre-return-to-work visit carried out by an occupational physician. This allows the employee's fitness to return to work to be assessed and the necessary measures to be put in place if this is not possible.