Many times patients arrive at my chiropractic office in Springfield, VA with lower back pain that presented after lifting a heavy object. Using wrong lifting techniques may cause injury resulting in unexpected and severe pain. Without question, this kind of injury can almost always be forestalled if proper lifting techniques had been used.

Unless your line of business requires lots of lifting like nursing, warehouse work, retail stocking, for example. It is completely possible that you've not had the opportunity to learn how to lift objects in a way which will shield your back. Hopefully, if you are in a sort of work in which a lot of lifting is required, you've been trained on the best way to protect your back when lifting. For the remainder of you, this newsletter will explain the right way to lift heavy objects to avoid injury.

Never bend over at the waist to lift something; in truth you need to make it a habit not to bend over at the waist at all because this can put pointless force on your lower back. Decrease the risk of injury and damage using the following lifting technique:

Immediately before you lift and straight after you are done lifting you wish to stand upright and bend backward 5 or 6 times. This guarantees that any distortion in the curve of your back is worked out.
Stand close to the object you are going to lift. Don't have your feet together; employ a broader position for balance and support.
Bend at the knees, keeping your back straight, till you can comfortably get your hands under the object.
Keep the object as near to your body as you can so you are not extending your reach. Extending your reach will put a little pressure onto your lower back even if you are bent at the knees.
Lean back barely, this is going to help with your balance. Straighten up using the muscles in your legs to lift yourself up and using a smooth, steady motion.
If the object is really heavy, lift it to your knees and rest it there before straightening up.
To turn with the load in your arms, use your feet. In other words, don't twist your body.

Of special concern to me are people who have already developed recurring back Problems. It is my practice to always advise these patients to find help when lifting. I am aware that this is not always possible. If this is the argument for you, it is even more critical that you develop a proper lifting technique.

In addition to employing a proper lifting technique, it's also important to work on your trunk muscles such as your abdominals and gluteals to develop a strong back. Consciously implementing this sort of lifting technique and developing a strong core has the ability to make a visible difference in your life especially if you suffer with persistent lower back pain.

Doctor. Todd P. Sullivan is a Chiropractor in Springfield, VA. He is an expert in treating lower back wounds. His website provides handy info regarding how to prevent and treat wounds to your lumbar region.

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