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Back Protection

Are back muscles all you should worry about? What causes back strains? Why are back injuries are very painful and hard to heal?

The material highlights how important it is for employees to take care of their back and clearly identifies how good body posture prevents or reduces debilitating back pain problems. Employees will better understand the causes and types of muscle spasms and how they can help build necessary preventative measures to avoid back pain. They will learn how exercises and planned breaks can prevent them from becoming carefree and careless when repetitive lifting, pushing, or twisting becomes second nature on the job!

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“To protect your back keep muscles in shape ”

 

 

“To avoid strain, keep your back in neutral position.”

This easy-to-read material clearly identifies how good body posture prevents or reduces debilitating back pain problems.

The topic reinforces good posture habits must be practiced and to avoid leaning forward or hunching over when sitting or standing.

 

“Keep muscles in shape to protect your back”.

Understanding the causes and types of muscle spasms can help build necessary preventative measures to avoid back pain.

This topic focuses on how exercises and planned breaks can prevent employees from becoming carefree and careless when repetitive lifting, pushing, or twisting becomes second nature on the job!


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“Use your muscles
– not your back.”

Are back muscles all you should worry about? The answer is a resounding NO!

Learn how weak stomach muscles don’t support an employee’s back, especially when lifting or carrying heavy objects. This topic introduces appropriate exercises to maintain good physical condition and provide the strong stomach muscles needed.

 

“Well toned muscles protect backs”

What causes back strains? It’s not just work. A physically neglected life style is often the culprit.

This topic highlights how important it is for employees to take care of their back.
Sprains and strains to the back are preventable. Unfortunately, until it's hurting, most people don't worry.

"Gentle Exercise! Your Best Protection Against Back Injury."

Back injuries are very painful and
hard to heal.

This topic deals with issues of employee fitness and teaches how to prevent back injuries through improved muscle tone and good body posture. Items covered to help avoid back strain include stretching and strengthening exercises combined with proper lifting and handling techniques.

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