If you aren't careful about how you lift things you can easily injure your back and spine, and you don't have to be lifting something very heavy to cause a problem like this. It's often not so much the weight that you are picking up but the way that you lift the object. People often get injured because they pick things up by using the muscles in their back instead of remembering to use their legs. Just doing that isn't enough, though, and learning how to lift properly every time is the key. Otherwise there are three kinds of injuries that people can get: muscle injuries, joint injuries, and disc injuries. When there is too much stress placed on a back muscle it can get torn, and these kinds of injuries can take weeks or even months to heal, making it difficult to move the area. Joint injuries can happen where the bones meet each other, and disc injuries can take place in the cushions between the spinal bones. These discs can bulge and even rupture, which is very painful.
If you want to lift things safely, make sure that you have a good grip on the item, using gloves if they will help. Your footing should also be good so that you don't slip while lifting and so that you are well-balanced. The load that you are picking up should be kept close to the body so that you don't strain your muscles unnecessarily. Never try to jerk something off of the ground just because it's heavy. Lift the load smoothly. The same is true with carrying the load and lowering it, as well. You should never twist while you're carrying something, even if it's not that heavy! Instead of twisting your back, turn your feet so that you're facing the right way and you can place the object where it goes. You should also push a load that you need to move on the ground instead of pulling it toward you. Following these simple tips can help to protect your back from serious injury and save you from the pain of an accident.
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This article was written on behalf of Claims for you who are a no win no fee solicitor who deal withaccident compensation claims.
