Prevention of Sciatica:
Exoskeletons, an innovative solution to protect your lumbar health

Prevention of Sciatica:
Exoskeletons, an innovative solution to protect your lumbar health

Sciatica, often linked to poor posture, repetitive efforts, or lifting heavy loads, affects many people.

Caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve at the lumbar level, it manifests through symptoms such as sharp pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness making movement difficult. The main medical causes include herniated discs and spinal stenosis.

Exoskeletons offer an effective ergonomic solution to prevent risk factors for sciatica and help alleviate existing symptoms by reducing physical strain.

a reduction in nerve compression
by limiting the pressure on the spinal column

An improvement in posture
by preventing poor postures

Maximum comfort for risk-free use
through a design that allows prolonged wearing of the exoskeleton without discomfort

Problems likely to cause sciatica are present in many sectors of activity.

Hapo has therefore developed a range of exoskeletons targeted and adapted to the parts of the body most affected by musculoskeletal disorders, which are the shoulders, back, and neck. The different Hapo solutions are thus aimed at preventing muscle pain and the risks of conditions such as lower back pain, tendinitis, or neck pain.

Industry employee

Industry

Long-term restrictive posture and carrying heavy loads

Worker on a construction site with a Hapo BACK exoskeleton

Construction and Public Works

Body rotation and risks associated with carrying heavy loads

Back focus on logistics personnel

Logistics

Constraining postures, repetitive gestures, and lifting heavy loads

Back focus on healthcare personnel

Health and care

constraining postures, prolonged standing, and carrying loads

Back focus on farmer

Agriculture

Repeated physical efforts and prolonged standing

Sciatica, a major problem

Industry, construction, and logistics sectors are predominant

30-50 years old

50%

the most affected

+20,000

80%

people/year affected

The Hapo Solution to Prevent the Risks of Sciatica

The Hapo exoskeletons offer an ergonomic solution to reduce factors that can cause sciatica. When sciatica is already present, our exoskeletons help reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve and consequently decrease pain.

The Hapo difference is based on:
An unmatched efficiency/comfort ratio thanks to springs that combine lightness with a high capacity for energy storage and release
Adaptable elasticity to reduce muscle strain while maintaining precision in movements
Maximized comfort due to the adaptability of the exoskeleton, which perfectly fits the body and its movements

Other back-related conditions

Find the exoskeleton suited to your needs with our online assessment.

In less than 5 minutes, perform a diagnosis of your situation and discover our recommendations and the Hapo exoskeleton that suits your needs.

Perform your postural analyses for free with the Hapo LEA application.

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