Did you know?
The most common cause of back pain is muscle strain to the lower back.

Steps to Take
To help prevent this problem, bend at your knees, not at the waist. Keep your back straight. Lift objects slowly. Let your legs carry the weight. Find out more about proper lifting from the American Physical Therapy Association at apta.org.

Did you know?
Correct Posture Month takes place in May. Using correct posture puts minimum stress on the joints of the body. This reduces the risk of injury and osteoporosis.

Steps to take
For correct posture, keep your ears, shoulders and hips in a straight line. When lifting things, bend the legs, not the back. Also, children’s backpacks should not weigh more than 10% of their body weight.