Back injuries are the worst to deal with and usually one of the easiest to prevent. You should ask yourself these questions before you lift any item.
How heavy is it?
Where are you moving the item from?
Where does it have to go?
What route do you have to follow?
Be smart and don’t take unnecessary risks that may leave you crippled or in cronic pain for the rest of your life. Before you bend over and attempt to move an item, have a plan. For a demonstration of the proper lifting technique you should click here.
