bending my knees only takes the pull off of my lower lumbar. You still have to be careful about the area between the shoulder blades, I herniated a disc there. Hold items closer to the body, and don't twist during the lift.

Bend at your knees and use leg muscles.

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Just Me 2008 asked in Health General Health Care Pain & Pain Management · 1 decade ago

How to lift without hurting your back or pulling arm muscles?

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Pat B
1 decade ago
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bending my knees only takes the pull off of my lower lumbar.
You still have to be careful about the area between the shoulder blades, I herniated a disc there. Hold items closer to the body, and don't twist during the lift.
mclay
1 decade ago
Bend at your knees and use leg muscles.

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