Ignoring proper lifting form for hoistway components will wreck your back

I see guys heaving motor parts like it's nothing, then complaining about pain. My chiropractor said most of my issues came from years of bad technique. Now I use a knee brace and focus on my posture, and the difference is night and day. It's not macho to ignore this stuff.

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quinnb367d ago

Notice how we skip steps in daily chores too... my dad always lifts groceries one-handed from the car, then wonders why his shoulder aches. Same with guys at the gym throwing weights around instead of controlling the motion. It's like we're wired to take the easy way out, even when it hurts us later. Back problems don't just come from heavy lifts... they build up from all the little things we do wrong.

lisak147d ago

Seriously, quinnb36, your dad lifts all the groceries with one hand? That's a sure way to mess up his shoulder for good. I cringe when I see people at the store carrying way too many bags at once, just to save a trip. It's like we're all in a hurry to get hurt later over a few seconds saved now.

cameron_johnson785d ago

My trainer says the same thing @lisak14, short-term gain for long-term pain.