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Approximately 8 out of 10 Americans experience back injuries during their lives, most from improper lifting. For every back injury that occurs on the job, more than twice as many happen at home or in recreational activities.
Preventing back injuries is as simple as:
- Learning and practicing proper lifting techniques
- Exercising and strengthening back muscles
- Practicing good posture
- Eliminating excess body weight
Your back is a complex system of bones, discs, muscles, and nerves. Help yourself to a healthy back by learning about and practicing good body mechanics. Here are the resources to do it:
If you have questions or are experiencing discomfort or pain associated with your work, contact an ergonomics specialist:
- Campus, including SIO:
- EH&S Occupational Health & Hygiene,
(858) 822-0294 or 534-8780
- Hillcrest Medical Center and Thornton Hospital:
- Ron Sieckmann, (619) 471-0372
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