The debate over back braces for lifting. Many employers mandate the use of back braces for tasks involving repetitive or heavy lifting. This puts back braces in the same category as other safety ...

The debate over back braces for lifting. Many employers mandate the use of back braces for tasks involving repetitive or heavy lifting. This puts back braces in the same category as other safety ...

The saw lift only works if you can pick up the object with one hand AND you have a steady object nearby to brace yourself. Bend forward from the waist and keep your back in the locked-in position.

Most people think that the human spine is one of evolution’s great flaws. After all, around 80% of adults suffer from lower-back pain. What more evidence do you need? The truth is, the spine is a ...

But back trauma can also be traced back to everyday chores like making a bed or picking up a child. “Someone makes a bed and bends at the waist to lift a mattress,” Wootton says.

Lift heavy stuff without wrecking your back. Move-in time doesn't have to be injury season. By Dan Seitz. Published Oct 1, 2018 5:30 PM EDT. Maintain a safe stance while lifting heavy sofas.

Everybody “knows” that you put your back out if you lift objects that are too heavy. As a result, many workplaces have introduced lifting training and ergonomic equipment, such as hoists, in ...