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Back Traps

If you’ve dealt with back or neck pain, you may or may not know what triggered it. For most people, there are certain situations — what we call back traps — that can easily lead to pain. Watch these videos of common back traps, and check out what the Back Coach recommends for how to avoid them.

Back Trap: Lifting heavy bags

The Back Coach gives you advice on how to avoid back pain from lifting and carrying heavy bags.

Back Trap: Back pain and overexertion

The Back Coach gives you advice on how to avoid back pain from overexerting yourself.

Back Trap: Lifting furniture

The Back Coach gives you advice on how to avoid back pain when moving heavy furniture.

Back Trap: Bad posture

Uh oh, the BackCoach spotted a trap that can ensnare any of us: bad posture! Learn some tips on how to avoid this.

Back Trap: Lifting children

That hurts just looking at it! It looks like the BackCoach spotted another BackTrap! Learn how to bend at the knees when lifting children.

Back Trap: Yard work

The Back Coach spots another BackTrap! Yowza! Learn proper lifting techniques for yard work and other outdoor activities.