26/12/2025
In honour of Boxing Day, we thought we'd share the most common causes for lifting injuries that we treat and how to avoid them!
Here are the four most common mistakes we see and how to fix them:
❌ Mistake #1: Lifting with your back instead of your legs.
✅ Squat down with your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with your legs!
Lifting with your back instead of your legs. This puts pressure on your lumbar spine and risks injury. Here’s what to do: bend your knees, squat down, and use the strength from your legs to lift that box!
❌ Mistake #2: Twisting your body while carrying a box.
✅ Keep your movements controlled, turn your full body, don’t rotate your spine.
Twisting your body while carrying a box. Twisting puts uneven stress on your spine. Instead, keep your body aligned and your movements controlled. Turn your whole body, not just your upper torso.
❌ Mistake #3: Holding the box away from your body.
✅ Keep the box close to your chest for better balance and reduced strain.
Holding the box away from your body. This reduces stability and puts unnecessary strain on your arms and shoulders. Instead, keep the box close to your chest to support better posture and balance.
❌ Mistake #4: Lifting without checking the box’s weight.
✅ Test the weight first. Ask for help or use a dolly if needed!
Lifting a box without first checking its weight. If it’s too heavy, trying to lift it on your own can cause unnecessary strain. Test the weight first, and if it feels too much, ask for help or use a dolly!
Box lifting doesn’t have to be a pain, fix these common mistakes to keep your holidays injury-free! 🎁💪
