Lifting properly to prevent back injury
Introduction
No one is immune to back injury. Whether you have a strong back or have hurt your back before, it is well worth it to:
- Stop yourself before casually picking up a light or heavy load.
- Plan in your mind for the best way to lift what's in front of you. This could include enlisting help from one or more people.
- Lift and move slowly and carefully.
The time you take to use the right lifting mechanics is far less than the days, weeks, or months it can take to heal from a back injury.
What types of lifting can cause injury?
Why is it important to be careful about lifting?
How can I lift without hurting my back?
Where can I get more information about healthy back body mechanics?
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH Lila Havens | Last Updated February 15, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Kathie Hummel-Berry, PT, PhD - Physical Therapy Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics | |
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