My back’s been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what’s causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is ...

1. Squat. Keep the following in mind when lifting with the squat technique. The back should be in the locked-in position. Use a Booyah Stik or broom handle and use it to line up your spine correctly.

Even more research has just confirmed that squat lifting (knees bent and back straight) techniques are no safer than stoop lifting (knees straight and back bent) techniques when picking up heavy ...

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Lifestyle factors such as regular exercise, sleeping position, lifting correctly, maintaining a moderate weight, and practicing proper posture may all help prevent and relieve lower back pain. People ...