Saturday, January 28, 2017
Dos and Don’ts of Lifting Part 1
Dos and Don’ts of Lifting Part 1
If you want to avoid hurting your back when lifting, here are some pointers:
Donts:
- Dont lift a load thats too heavy.
- Dont bend at the waist to pick up objects.
- Dont arch your back when lifting or carrying anything.
- Dont twist your spine when holding an object. Instead, turn your whole body, head to toe, in the direction youre headed.
- Dont lift heavy objects over your head.
- Dont lift quickly or with a jerking movement.
- Dont lift unbalanced loads (namely, a light load in one arm and a heavy one in the other). Divide the weight evenly.
- Dont try to lift a object (like a child) with one arm while holding on to something else (like a grocery bag) with the other. Put one down or lift both objects simultaneously.
- Dont lift anything heavy if your footing isnt secure or if youre wearing high heels.
- Dont lift with your feet too close together. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, for stability.
- Dont lift if youre experiencing pain.
- Dont lift if you have a history of back trouble.
Next week we shall discuss the Dos. J.P.
Used with permission from A Year of Health Hints by Don R Powell, PHD and the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, copyright 2010. www.healthylife.com
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