LEARNING TASK 3 : Lift and move objects safely
Back maintenance
Strong, flexible muscles are essential to a healthy back. They support the spinal column and determine posture, which is the key to a healthy back. If your muscles are weak or tight, back injuries are more likely and recovery is more difficult.
Exercise and your back
Stay fit by exercising regularly to maintain a proper balance of flexibility, strength, and endurance. If you are receiving professional back care, do only those exercises you have been instructed to perform.
Stretching
Athletes warm up and do stretching exercises before practices and events to limber up the joints and get blood flowing to muscles. The same principles apply to lifting. By stretching and warming up, along with taking basic precautions and following proper lifting techniques, the chances of serious injury are greatly reduced.