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Lifting properly may be challenging at times. Many patients have asked how do we do it?

Here are steps to proper lifting:

1. When you are about to lift an object regardless if it is heavy or not you should always plan ahead. Make sure the object is something you can lift yourself, always ask for help if you can.

2. Make sure the object is close to the body, as this will make lifting stronger and more balance.

3. Establish a solid base by feet shoulder width apart.

4. Bend your knees and keep your back straight like you are doing a squat.

5. As you raise the object contract your abdominal muscles slightly, this will protect your core and lower back.

6. Lift with your legs not with your lower back. Never bend backwards with your legs in a static postion, this will put stress to your lower back.

To place object onto the floor, reverse the steps. Make sure always move with your legs and not your back. Contract your abdominal muscles at all times.

*Never flex forward and twist at the same time. This is high risk for low back injuries, disc herniarions or sprain/strains.