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You only get one back in life. Sure, surgery can “fix” a back but it will never be what it once was.

Even if you already have back pain or damage, it is still worth changing your ways and preserving what you have left.

Changing Your Ways

Yes, you see most people lift incorrectly and this is why they develop back bain. Human beings were never meant to be sedentary, work in offices or lift heavy objects. We were supposed to be highly mobile for most of the day which gives great flexibility to the back.

Stooping

Ever notice how golfers stoop down to collect the ball from the hole? They never bend at the knees.

Each time they do that, they wear away a minute portion of the back. When you stoop, you are actually loading your back with half of your body weight!

If you stoop, you should always bend at the knees. Always!

Correct Lifting Procedure

The correct way to lift is to do it like an olympic powerlifter.

- look ahead while lifting

- keep the weight as close to the centre of your body as possible

- bend at the knees to approach the weight

- lift with the legs first then the arms, never with your back

Follow these simple steps and you will have a back that will last you a lifetime!