Fitness Exercise

During our activities of daily living we can inadvertently develop certain postural habits that, with repetition, feel right. Just because they are comfortable, however, does not mean that they are safe. Over time, they may, in fact, put our back at risk by subjecting it to unnecessary stress and wear and tear. When you have to shift heavy objects such as items of furniture or a loaded wheelbarrow, avoid pulling them.

Whenever possible, use a pushing action, keeping your knees slightly bent and your neck and back in the correct alignment. If you can, divide a heavy load into several lighter ones, even if it means making extra tips. If the load cannot be divided, ask someone to help you carry it, or use a trolley. If no help is available, and you need to carry the load in your arms, be sure to hold it close to your body.

Avoid carrying weight on only one side of your body, such as a single bag of groceries or a large flight bag. If possible, divide it into two lighter bags and carry one in each hand. A common cause of strain or spasm of back muscles or of inter vertebral disc problems is any sudden twisting of the trunk, as can happen when you are picking up or reaching for an object or moving something from one place to another and you are moving only the top of your body.

In this instance, such as transferring clean laundry from a washing machine to an adjacent tumble dryer, you should move your feet, turn your whole body and bend your knees rather than just twisting your upper body, to protect your back.

By : Paul Kramer

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