Eg: dont lift 50" telly alone tinks!!
I didnt have the oomph in me later to push/pull a pouffe and when i get up i just KNOW if i get up to quick it will go! Feels like an elastic band about to piiiiing!!
speaking as a retired occupational therapist, the best protection for your back is strong muscles and avoiding doing things that could damage it!
your employer has legal responsibilities to ensure that you can work in a way that will minimise the risk of injury.
advice for employer and employee here.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/backpain/
I lifted patients before the LOLER regs came in and have the iffy back to prove it. Once your back is damaged, that is it, please be careful.
My husband got a back support from Screwfix which he wears when lifting bags in the garden. It wraps round and is fixed with velcro, and he swears by it.
Hello Tinkerbell how the hell are you??
If you are serious and from someone that has had his L5/S1 disc removed. Keep your weight down, exercise regularly, maybe take up Pilates. Best to do it before the problems start!!
Lots of love,
Gavin
P.s DO NOT MOVE ANYTHING THAT IS AWKWARD ON YOUR OWN!!!
Im doing well... I did bend my knees JNO hahahah!!
I was daft moving that telly i know!! Pilates is a fab idea- i need some me time and a little more exercise- im ok weight wise but sooo run down, a little class like that would go a long way actually x