There is limited evidence to support the theory that mismatch between work demands and functional capacity would increase the risk of a pain problem. The evidence is highly inconsistent but the theory cannot be discounted altogether.
Evidence from:
HH Hamberg van Reenen et al. Scand. J. Work and Environ. Health. (2006) Vol. 32#3 p 190 – 197
“Is an imbalance between physical capacity and exposure to work-related physical factors associated with low-back, neck or shoulder pain?”
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