Most people experience musculoskeletal problems some time during their lifetime. This practical guide is aimed at everyone involved in tackling musculoskeletal problems in healthcare and the workplace. It explores the problems and solutions, sets out the steps that need to be taken and, importantly who needs to take them, and when. The two main environments where musculoskeletal problems can be tackled are healthcare and the workplace, so the key players for this title are: Healthcare: primary care practitioners, occupational health professionals, therapists, rehabilitation providers, service managers, commissioners. Workplace: line managers/supervisors, senior management, human resources, health & safety advisors. Allied players: other people that will also find this guide useful include claims handlers, insurers, lawyers, case managers, employment advisors, trainers, policy makers. The essence of tackling musculoskeletal problems is not so much what has happened, but how to facilitat