2009 UPS Understanding Your Back - A Pre

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Understanding Your Back – A Preventative Approach : 

Understanding Your Back – A Preventative Approach

Know Your Back : 

Know Your Back

The Vertebrae and Discs : 

The Vertebrae and Discs

S-Curve : 

S-Curve

The Muscles and Back Pain : 

The Muscles and Back Pain

The Muscles and Back Pain : 

The Muscles and Back Pain

The Power Zone : 

The Power Zone

End-Range Motion : 

End-Range Motion

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1. Get close to the object: Work within your Power Zone. 2. Position your feet. 8. Use existing equipment or facilities to assist in the lift or lower. 3. Bend at the knees: Keep natural curve of the back. 4. Test the object for weight & shifting contents. 7. Move your feet: Step or pivot; Don’t twist. 6. Lift with a smooth, steady motion: Don’t jerk. 5. Get a firm grip and grasp opposite corners. The Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering

Pushing and Pulling : 

Pushing and Pulling

Pivot – Don’t Twist : 

Pivot – Don’t Twist

The Benefits of Stretching : 

The Benefits of Stretching SIDE STRETCH BACK EXTENSION STANDING EXTENSION STANDING FORWARD

Back Injury Preventative Measures : 

Back Injury Preventative Measures Maintain a good diet to avoid becoming overweight Minimize end-range motions Recognize when to push vs. pull Always use the Eight Keys to Lifting & Lowering Develop a consistent exercise and stretching routine Eliminate or reduce your use of tobacco

Understanding Your Back – A Preventative Approach : 

Understanding Your Back – A Preventative Approach