How to protect your lower back when moving house!
With the stamp duty having been extended for another few months, house sales are going through the roof! Here is some advice on how to protect your back while you’re moving house.
How to Protect Your Back
Muscle tightness, shortening and joint stiffness can lead to lower back pain and dysfunction. By keeping moving by doing things such as yoga, walking, cycling and swimming - this will help keep your back mobile and prevent lower back pain. Try and keep moving and stretching while packing and moving.
If you have to stand for long periods of time, high heels are not recommended. Instead, wear shoes with built-in cushions and try to take breaks if possible. If high heels are not in your closet, still try to be mindful of the types of shoes you are wearing for the activity. You will be surprised how a good pair of shoes can transform how you feel at the end of the day.
Moving Tips that Benefit Your Body
To protect your back when lifting, never lift anything that is too heavy for you. If you do, your back may not even be the only thing you end up injuring. If you absolutely must lift something heavy, stand close to the object and squat low keeping your back and neck straight. Put your arms around the object, and slowly lift with your whole body. It’s best to meet the object with equal weight. Never bend forward as that puts all of the weight in your arms and hands and doesn’t give your back enough time to absorb the sudden weight shift. As a result, you could seriously injure all of those areas. Think squat and kneel when lifting or packing boxes.
Get professional help; hire people to help move your house to try and avoid doing it all yourself. This not only takes the strain off you physically, but mentally as well! If you have no option but to move house all yourself, then try and spread it over a few days to avoid over burdening yourself.
Remember, we are always here to help too! If you want to book in for a chiropractic or sports massage session then please call 01202 604707 or email admin@wimbornewellnesscentre.co.uk.