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Tips to Keep Your Back Healthy

Stand up – When standing still, make sure you are standing up straight with your knees bent just a little. This reduces pressure on your lower back.
Sitting Still – Sit with your knees higher than your hips whenever possible. If you’re at a desk, consider investing in a foot rest to accomplish this.
Reach out – Stand on a step stool to reach things that you cannot get to. Don’t over-extend yourself, or you run the risk of pulling something.
Heavy Duty – Always kneel down to lift something, never just bend at the waist. Lift with your leg muscles, and not your back.
Move it – Push heavy items instead of pulling them. Use your arm and leg muslces to start the push.
Carry it – If you have to carry a heavy object, hold it as close to your body as possible. This reduces the strain on your back, by allowing the rest of your body to help support the item.
Sleep Tight – Sleeping on your back adds 55 pounds of pressure to it. If you must sleep this way, put a pillow under your knees to take half that strain off.
Get Fit – Being overweight puts more strain on your back. If you are over your “ideal” weight by even ten pounds, your back will suffer the consequences.

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