Prevalence of skeletal muscle injuries in hairdressers in the District of Setubal

Upper limbs (the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder), the neck and lower back are particularly vulnerable to MSDs.

MSDs are episodic-the pain often subsides or disappears, only to recur later. Many MSDs are transient, with symptoms disappearing with rest or change of activity. But some MSDs may become persistent or irreversible.