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Back Safety

Back Safety. ~Back Pain Is No Joke~. Most back problems are unnecessary and can be prevented. The Spine Has 3 Purposes. Maintain the structure of our trunk and allow for body mobility. Protect the spinal cord. Act as a shock absorber. Components of the Spine. Vertebral Body Disk

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Back Safety

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  1. Back Safety ~Back Pain Is No Joke~

  2. Most back problems are unnecessary and can be prevented.

  3. The Spine Has 3 Purposes • Maintain the structure of our trunk and allow for body mobility. • Protect the spinal cord. • Act as a shock absorber.

  4. Components of the Spine • Vertebral Body • Disk • Fibrous Ring • Jelly Substance Middle • Shock Absorber • Facet Joints • Tendons • Nerves

  5. What Causes Back Problems? Poor Posture Slumped Sitting Flat Back Sway Back

  6. Faulty Body Mechanics Knees in the Way Lifting with the Back Flexed Twisting without a Pivot Weight too Far Away

  7. Stressful Living and Working Habits Work too Low and Far Away Reaching with a Heavy Load Back Unsupported

  8. Poor Mattresses A Mattress which is too Hard Leaves the Back Unsupported A Sagging Mattress Leaves the Back in an Unbalanced Position

  9. Other Risk Factors Accidents Decline of Physical Fitness Loss of Flexibility *Plus, emotional stress, poor nutrition, lack of rest, and smoking.

  10. What’s the problem, Doc? Disc Strain or Bulge Herniated Disc

  11. Acute Strains and Sprains Postural Strains and Sprains

  12. Joint Stiffness Osteoarthritis

  13. What can I do to help my back? “Balance is the Key”

  14. The “Power” Position The “Power” Lift

  15. Interrupt or Change Stressful Positions Frequently

  16. What about exercises to prevent back problems? Aerobic Exercises

  17. Remember~ Balance is the Key

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