By Thomas Kindl, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management
You’ve heard of a “pain in the neck,” but did you know that back pain is more common, affecting eight out of every 10 adults during their lifetime? With a statistic like that, learning to prevent back injuries is important to your health and well-being.
There are six key steps to avoiding back injuries at work or at play.
Frequent position changes
Prolonged positioning places increased stress on your back. So, get up and move, frequently change positions and take breaks from repetitive activities.
Pushing/Pulling
Stand up straight and push whenever possible. Pushing is easier on your back.