Moving Tip: Watch Your Back!
Moving is a lot of lifting and carrying. Maybe even up and down stairs and uneveen surfaces. Most of us a not used to this level of physical activity.
Oh yes, we go the the gym three times a week and lift a few weights, but this sustained activity can do painful things to our muscles and our back. Sore muscles go away after a few days but it seems back problems can go on forever.
So before you embark on moving yourself, with all the lifting and carrying, consider hiring someone to do the work. If this is not possible, know your limitations. Rent moving equipment, like dollies and hand carts. Nothing can mess up a back faster than trying to move something heavy with improper equipment. Take frequent breaks and don’t put to much weight in one box. Better to have 2 or 3 smaller and lighter boxes that to put everything in a box that a TV came in.
For more information on taking care of your back, Backology, might be the answer. Otherwise, take it easy, pace yourself and with proper planning your move will be as smooth as possible.
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