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Body Mechanics for Back Safety
Back Safety: Sitting

Sitting can strain your back if you don't do it right. Learn the right moves to protect your back.

Back Safety: Standing

Good posture decreases back pain by reducing strain on your muscles.

Back Safety: Bending

Here are tips on how to move safely and protect your back when you need to bend.

Back Safety: Pushing and Pulling

Pushing can be hard on your back, but pulling can be even harder. So, push rather than pull when you can.

Back Safety: Sleeping Positions

When you sleep, keep your ears, shoulders and hips in line.

Back Safety: Getting Into and Out of Bed

Good posture protects your back when you sit, stand, and walk. It's also important while getting into and out of bed.

Back Safety: Lifting

Here's how to keep your back safe while you bend, lift, and carry.

Back Safety: Turning

Protect your back while you stand or turn. Turning can twist your spine if you don't do it correctly.

Back Pain: It May Not Be What You Think

Back pain can be caused by many illnesses and conditions, including stress or injury, being overweight, improper lifting, pregnancy, and diseases such as fibromyalgia and arthritis.