It has been estimated that 8 out of 10 Americans will have a back injury some time in their life.
Most back injuries occur from improper lifting.
Learning proper lifting techniques and incorporating them into your daily activities is the best way to prevent back injury. Remember that before you begin to lift you should test the weight and determine how the best way to lift it might be. During lifting remember these nine things. Know where you are going to lift a load. Pre-plan your lift.