1. Avoid bending from the waist only; bend the hips and knees.
2. Avoid lifting heavy objects higher than your waist.
3. Always turn and face the object you wish to lift.
4. Avoid carrying unbalanced loads.
5. Hold heavy objects close to your body.
6. Never carry or move anything that you cannot handle with ease.
7. Avoid sudden movements. Learn to move more deliberately.
8. Change positions frequently.
9. In mopping, vacuuming, raking, etc.,always work with the tool close to the body. Never use "giant" steps and a long reach in these activities.
10. Sit down to dress- shoes and socks, etc. Do not bend from the waist while trying to balance on one foot.
11. Women should wear low heels.
12. Avoid exercise and activities that arch or strain the lower back (i.e., backward bends or forward bends to touch toes).
13. When you cough or sneeze, round your back and bend your knees slightly.
14. When making a bed, do so from a kneeling position.
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