Elite Physical Therapy

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Welcome to the comprehensive medical library of Elite Physical Therapy. The information shared below is provided to you as an educational and informational source only and is not intended to replace a medical examination or consultation or medical advice given to you by a physician or other medical professional.

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Back Safety: BendingSeguridad para la espalda: c³mo doblarse

Back Safety: Bending

Bending can strain or even injure your back. Follow the tips below to move safely and protect your back as you perform everyday activities.

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Always face the object you're bending in front of.

Bending Over

  • Keep your feet shoulder-width apart.

  • Move your whole body as one unit.

  • Bend at your hips and knees, not at your waist.

  • Flatten your stomach and tighten your leg muscles.

  • To keep your spine straight, let your buttocks move out behind you. Don't try to tuck them under.

  • If you need to, place one hand on a sturdy object for support.

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Bend at your hips and knees instead of at your waist.

Bending to the Floor

  • Lower yourself to one knee. If you can, rest one hand on a sturdy object to help lower yourself.

  • Rest one arm on your raised knee.

  • Don't bend at the waist.

  • Do not hunch your back or neck to reach to the floor. Instead, bend more at your hips and knees to get closer.

Publication Source: National Agricultural Safety Database

Publication Source: SpineHealth.com

Online Source: National Agricultural Safety Database

Online Source: SpineHealth.com

Date Last Reviewed: 2007-01-15T00:00:00-07:00

Date Last Modified: 2005-04-04T00:00:00-06:00