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Low Back Disorders. Injury Prevention and Risk Reduction. What is a Low Back Disorder?. Back Pain or Discomfort Acute Chronic Limited Use of the Back. What causes LBD?. Heavy Lifting Repetitive Movements Whole Body Vibrations Improper Posture Muscular Endurance
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Low Back Disorders Injury Prevention and Risk Reduction
What is a Low Back Disorder? • Back Pain or Discomfort • Acute • Chronic • Limited Use of the Back
What causes LBD? • Heavy Lifting • Repetitive Movements • Whole Body Vibrations • Improper Posture • Muscular Endurance • Limited Range of Motion (ROM)
How can LBD be prevented? • Workplace Modifications • Posture • Exercise
Workplace Modifications Lifting
Workplace Modifications Work Tables
Workplace Modifications Equipment
Posture Sitting
Posture Standing
Posture Sleeping
Exercise The muscles in your hamstrings, buttocks, and trunk can aid in reducing your risk for developing LBD.
Exercise Stabilizing Exercises
Exercise Strengthening Exercises
Exercise Stretching Exercises