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Bend your knees NOT your back when lifting. keep your back STRAIGHT.
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Working in an Office
Alot of sitting can increase the stress placed on our backs.
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Find a Good Chair
You will need a a chair designed to fit and support the body and spine.
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Workspace
Make sure your workspace is, set up comfortable. (Example)Can you reach the phone without straining your back.
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Take Breaks from the Chair
Send faxes,get coffee and photocopy at different, times instead of all at once allowing your back more relief.
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Long Car Rides
Be sure to adjust your seat perodically.
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Get a Good Bed
We spend almost one third of our lives in bed yet most of us never connect morning back pain to an improper mattress.
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Take Breaks
If you have quite a bit of things to lift such as moving be sure to take breaks.
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Tight grip
Always be sure to have a tight grip on whatever your are lifting or moving to prevent back injury.
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Lifting Safety
Always check the object before lifting it. Try to push it with your feet or hands and see how easy it moves.
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Exercise
Always, start out slow to prevent back injury. Be sure to do proper stretches.
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