10 Tips for A Healthy Back

10 Tips for A Healthy Back


If you would like us to come into your workplace to present a FREE workshop to demonstrate the importance of correct posture please contact us on 01293 510 210.

The Posture Workshop, which is essentially a 45 min PowerPoint presentation, can be presented to as many as can fit into a room comfortably. There is no charge for this service including the Postural Analysis for your staff at the conclusion of the presentation. You will need to allocate 15 minutes for each staff member interested in booking a short postural analysis throughout the day.

With regards to the numbers of participants for the Manual Handling course we have in mind a maximum number of 30 participants in order to achieve the highest impact. If suitable, we plan to divide the audience into 10 groups of 3 for the demonstrations and exercises. We have some fun, interesting and relevant ideas and material to make the course educational and entertaining.

I look forward to hearing from you again soon.

THESE OUR THE TEN TIPS FOR A HEALTHY BACK....

Follow these simple guidelines to keep your back in good shape:

1. Standing… keeping one foot forward of the other, with knees slightly bent, takes the pressure off your low back.
2. Sitting… sitting with your knees slightly higher than your hips provides good low back support.
3. Reaching… stand on a stool to reach things that are above your shoulder level.
4. Moving Heavy Items… pushing is easier on your back than pulling. Use your arms and legs to start the push. If you must lift a heavy item, get someone to help you.
5. Lifting… kneel down on one knee with the other foot flat on the floor as near as possible to the item you are lifting. Lift with your legs, not your back, keeping the object close to your body at all times.
6. Carrying… two small objects (one in either hand) may be easier to handle than one large one. If you must carry one large object, keep it close to your body.
7. Sleeping… sleeping on your back puts 55 lbs. of pressure on your back. Putting a couple of pillows under your knees cuts the pressure in half. Lying on your side with a pillow between your knees also reduces the pressure.
8. Weight Control… additional weight puts a strain on your back. Keep within 10 lbs. of your ideal weight for a healthier back.
9. Quit Smoking… smokers are more prone to back pain than nonsmokers because nicotine restricts the flow of blood to the discs that cushion your vertebrae.
10. Minor Back Pain… treat minor back pain with anti-inflammatory and gentle stretching, followed by an ice pack.

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