Lifting tips from Canadian chiropractors
Canadian Chiropractic Association
AUGUST 21, 2023
From moving planters to picking up paint cans, lifting correctly is key to preventing injury. Here are a few tried and true rules for lifting safely and preventing back injury: Bend your knees to lift with ease. Stand close to the load to be lifted. Place your feet shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and keep your back straight. Squat down to the level of the object and test the weight of the load.
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