When lifting an object we are accustomed to not bend the knees and the effort is done with the back, however small the object remember to bend your knees, this reduces the chance of injuring your lower back.
I will see quite a few new patients during the next few weeks. Most patients will be seeking help with lower back pain, neck and upper back pain or maybe shoulder, hip or knee problems. For many, sinus, tension or migraine headaches will be getting the best of them.
For the next several columns, I will share some useful tips to avoid the problems that might otherwise leave you in pain.
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons to seek care. Not all back pain can be prevented, but following the advice presented below may save you some agony.
By now, you have heard a million times, “Bend your knees!” when you lift anything, including lightweight objects. That really is good advice. This week’s habit suggestion is to learn to routinely bend your knees whenever you pick up anything at all.
By bending your knees, even a little bit, you shift more of the strain of lifting to your legs. By developing the habit now, you have a much lower chance of injuring your lower back.
Your legs are important to keeping your back healthy. As we age, we lose strength and flexibility in our legs. This leads to developing a habit of bending at the hips instead of squatting to reach the floor… continue reading
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