Bones & Injuries

Dont’s strain your back

Updated: Apr 15, 2026 Published: Jul 27, 2022 Medical Team 1 min read

    * Use a chair with a backrest. Sit with your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. Change your position every few minutes.

    * Maintain a good posture. Avoid slumping in your chair, hunching over a desk, or walking with your shoulders hunched.

    * Don’t lift things by bending your back; instead, bend your knees and hips.

    * Push rather than pull, when moving heavy objects.

    * Always lift and carry objects close to your body.

    * While driving, sit straight and move your seat forward.

    * Wear flat shoes or shoes or shoes with low heels.

    * Never twist and bend at the same time.

    * Try to carry larger loads in a backpack,

    * Lose excess weight.

    * Exercise regularly. 

    Frequently Asked Questions

    * Always lift and carry objects close to your body.

    * Wear flat shoes or shoes or shoes with low heels.

    * Try to carry larger loads in a backpack,

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