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Tips for Lifting With Care (and No Pain!)

By Genevieve Cunningham

When most people think of lifting something heavy, they think of a big man with rippling muscles. They think of calling the movers or hiring professionals to move the big stuff. But what most people fail to realize is that we all lift heavy things every day. We lift boxes, scoot furniture, lift laptops and bags, and even scoop up children. And for most of us, because these things are just a part of life, lifting with good form is far from our minds. But even these everyday objects, when lifted improperly, can cause injury and pain. To protect your back day in and day out, take a look at these good lifting habits to incorporate into your life today.

Work on Basic Posture

The better your posture is as a whole, the better your posture will be while lifting. But changing your posture can be hard. We’re so used to slouching and bending over some sort of device. It’s almost as if our shoulders are permanently bent! Work to pull your shoulders back and down. Practice pulling the belly button toward the spine. Do exercises that are specific to improving posture. The stronger and more stable your posture, the less chance there is of injuring yourself with basic lifting.

Learn to Use Your Legs

You’ve heard it before, but do you really listen and incorporate this advice? You simply must lift with your legs. There is more power and strength in your legs, and there is a much lower risk of injury. When you get ready to lift, bend at the knees instead of at the waist. This forces you to use your quadriceps instead of placing the strain on the lower back. If you can make lifting with your legs a habit, you’ll probably find that aches and pains from lifting become a thing of the past.

Get Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is a great way to protect the back. Chiropractors may use gentle manipulation to remove restrictions from the spine, thus lowering tension and eliminating pain. With ongoing care, this pain may stay away in the future as well, which makes the chance of injuring and experiencing discomfort a much lower risk. Chiropractors may also be able to give you tips for lifting and living that further protect the spine. If you’re really looking to protect the back -- whether it’s from poor lifting habits or everyday life -- getting chiropractic care is a great place to start.

If you would like to try chiropractic care in your life, check out The Joint Chiropractic. At The Joint, getting care is easier than ever before. Just use their walk-in visits and affordable pricing plan to get the care you need without the stress and hassle. Poor lifting habits can do serious harm. Get a handle on your health and wellness beginning with a quick trip to The Joint as soon as today.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Atlanta, Ga.

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