12/12/2025
Most back injuries happen during everyday activities — picking up a box, lifting groceries, grabbing something off the floor. The problem isn’t the weight…it’s the technique.
When you lift the wrong way:
• Your lower back absorbs the force
• Spinal discs compress unevenly
• Hip and core muscles disengage
• Nerves become irritated
• Strains and sprains occur easily
Lifting with your legs shifts the workload to the body’s strongest muscles — the glutes, hamstrings, and quads — so your spine stays aligned and protected.
Try this every time you lift:
✔️ Keep the object close to your body
✔️ Bend your knees, not your back
✔️ Engage your core
✔️ Push through your legs to stand
✔️ Avoid twisting while holding weight
Proper lifting mechanics prevent injury, reduce stress on your spine, and support long-term mobility and strength.
Your back works hard for you — protect it with smart movement.