My back hurts, where can I get help?

If you pain and discomfort won't go away:

• Visit your GP.  Tell your GP about the type of work you do, and how the accident happened. (For more information, view our dealing with doctors section).
• Report your symptoms to your employer.
• Record any incident in the accident book.
• Contact your employer's occupational health service, if available.
• Contact your union rep, if available.
• It is also worth checking the NHS Occupational Health website, NHSplus, for further advice on back pain and where to find specialist help.