1.
Bend your knees NOT your back when lifting. keep your back STRAIGHT.
39 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
2.
Find a Good Chair
You will need a a chair designed to fit and support the body and spine.
26 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
3.
Take Breaks from the Chair
Send faxes,get coffee and photocopy at different, times instead of all at once allowing your back more relief.
25 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
4.
Use Stomach Muscles to Support Your Back
20 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
5.
Exercise
Always, start out slow to prevent back injury. Be sure to do proper stretches.
19 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
6.
Working in an Office
Alot of sitting can increase the stress placed on our backs.
18 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
7.
Workspace
Make sure your workspace is, set up comfortable. (Example)Can you reach the phone without straining your back.
12 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
8.
Stretch Before Getting out of Bed
9 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
9.
Proper Posture
6 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
10.
Lifting Safety
Always check the object before lifting it. Try to push it with your feet or hands and see how easy it moves.
6 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
11.
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.
2 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
12.
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
13.
Be sure you can see where your walking.
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
14.
Take Breaks
If you have quite a bit of things to lift such as moving be sure to take breaks.
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
15.
DO Not Reach High
Get a ladder.
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
16.
Watch for Uneven Surfaces
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
17.
Watch for Spills
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
18.
Never Lift Anything Heave Alone.
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
19.
Tight grip
Always be sure to have a tight grip on whatever your are lifting or moving to prevent back injury.
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
20.
Long Car Rides
Be sure to adjust your seat perodically.
-12 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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