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Back Strain – Safe Lifting

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1. Back strains and sprains are common in caregivers and older adults, especially during everyday activities like bending, lifting, or walking.
2. Sprains may happen after a fall, a sudden twist, or losing your balance.
3. The terms “strain” and “sprain” are often used interchangeably.
4. To create a base of support, stand with your feet 30 inches apart with one foot a half step ahead of the other.
5. Body mechanics involves standing and moving in ways that prevent injury, avoid fatigue, and make the best use of strength.
6. The back is made up of bones, muscles, and connective tissues that help support your body and allow you to move.
7. To work correctly, our feet need to be in touch with the ground and our shoes need to stay securely with the foot as we take each step, otherwise, falls may occur.
8. Vitamin C helps form immune cells, supports wound healing and tissue growth, and improves absorption of plant-based iron.
9. One pound of extra weight puts four extra pounds of stress on knee joints.
10. A stretching routine gets blood flowing to the muscles as well as to the discs between the vertebrae in the spine.