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Do you know how to take care of your back?
Take this quiz and find out.
1. How should you protect your back when lifting?
A. Keep your back straight
B. Stand with your feet parallel
C. Hold your load close to your body
The answer is C. Hold your load close to your body to avoid
straining your back when lifting (especially heavy objects).
2. True or False? Back belts allow you to lift more
weight?
The answer is FALSE. Back belts do not make you stronger.
3. Which is better for your back: pushing or pulling?
The answer is PUSHING. Pushing is better than pulling because
your body weight provides the thrust.
4. True or False? Prolonged bed rest will cure back pain?
The answer is FALSE. While a brief period of rest may help,
staying in bed too long will weaken muscles.
5. True or False? Heat is best for acute (severe) back
pain?
The answer is FALSE. Anti-inflammatories and gentle stretching
are best, followed by an ice pack.
6. True or False? Being overweight can contribute to back
pain?
The answer is TRUE. Excess weight, especially in the stomach,
shifts your center of gravity forward and puts additional strain on your back
muscles.
7. True or False? If you have back pain, you should not
do weight-bearing exercises.
The answer is FALSE. Strength training can help alleviate back
pain and prevent further injury, but ask your doctor for guidance.
8. True or False? Strengthening abdominal muscles may
prevent back pain and provide some relief if you already have back
pain.
The answer is TRUE. Abdominal muscles help support the back,
so strong abs can take some strain off your back muscles.
9. The best time to stretch is:
A) In the morning only
B) Throughout the day
C) After work
The answer is B. Throughout the day. Stretching keeps
your muscles flexible and helps avoid injury.
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