Back pain in UK is biggest cause of sickness from work, so why are we not more proactive about it? (It's costing us billions),

I would suggest figures are similar in other westernised countries.

In UK especially it's a constant battle. Many firms don't give even basic manual handling training despite fact it's been a legal requirement for many years.

What about your workplace, what type of job do you do, What kind of training have you received to help you do it safely?

In end, it doesn't matter what you do because I can nearly guarantee that whatever it is, somehow your posture, way you sit, stand and work doesn't help your back. (And I'm not even thinking of weights you're lifting constantly)

Choosing a wheelchair for your kids include a huge spectrum of issues. One issue is transportation. A lot of kids will benefit from a power chair but unless transportation issue can be solved, it won’t be precise solution. If you are lifting your kid and chair several times a day, chances are he may develop back problems. The remedy to this is to choose a lighter chair with removable hardware.

Other issues involve lifestyle, terrain and environment. Ask yourself following questions: is chair suitable for school setting, what are his needs according to experts, and what kind of chair does your child like most. When you inter-relate these question you can figure out, what he basically needs.