ELECTRICIAN Ben Tomkins reckons you don't have to a bright spark to keep your body in tip-top condition for work.

Mr Tomkins and his physiotherapist, Joshua Hay, are urging the region's blue-collar workers to embrace the healthy work philosophies underpinning Tradies National Health Month, which ends on Monday.

According to Safe Work Australia, one in five serious workplace injuries happens to a tradesperson.

Warwick tradies made 15 compensation claims in 2012-13 and 2013-14.

Mr Tomkins, who spends a lot of his time on the job crawling around tight spaces, is starting to pay the price.

"Getting into ceiling cavities (is hard)," the 24-year-old tradesman said.

"These can be really awkward spaces and often require getting the body into some uncomfortable positions.

"Also getting up and down power poles can be difficult, and generally working at heights carries inherent difficulties and risk.

"This work can be quite stressful on the body at times.

"It can lead to various aches and pains, particularly around the lower back, neck and shoulders."

Mr Tomkins said aches and pains were just a part of his job.

"I've been fortunate not to have sustained many major injuries in the course of my work," he said.

"However I often experience general aches, pains and stiffness in my body after a long, hard day.

"In my line of work, this is often most noticeable around the lower back, neck and shoulders."

A recent shoulder injury took about three weeks to heal, he said.

"I have received physiotherapy treatment," Mr Tomkins said.

He stressed the importance of tradies looking after themselves.

"Eat healthy and drink responsibly," he advised.

"And it's really important to stay physically fit. This really helps reduce the risk of developing injuries at work."- APN Newsdesk