I need to get some tights.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pike
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I need to get some tights.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pike
Fortunately as an athlete I already own some compression tights. Ladies :smug:
Are you wearing a support belt? You better be. Or I will fuss at yoooooou.
Ok, first of all; The pain is to be expected, first of all you're recovering from back strain which is what you had. Second of all, you're probably no offense giving your back the closest thing to a proper work out in a while. It's going to ache a bit. That it aches less is a good thing though, means one thing: you were doing it wrong. I'm guessing it's probably one of the differences between USA and UK that we legally have to have training for this kind of thing, we're taught and re-taught every so often on how to lift boxes and handle the load, how to use equipment like pallet trucks and so forth (actually Sainsbury's taught me how to use both manual and electric pallet trucks and re-trained all staff members once every year or so. HMV never bothered to train anyone on how to use the equipment it was just "get on with it" lol) The reason why we're taught this is so that if we then damage our spines doing lifting incorrectly the company is in no way liable for it unless we have definitive irrefutable evidence that a manager demanded we move the load alone and unaided. This means the company cannot be sued by a staff member in case of an injury due to manual handling. I fail to see how America a land known for it's famous system of lawsuits for everything and anything doesn't provide this training. If they do provide it then be warned; they've legally absolved themselves from even paying you sick leave pay if you hurt your back with incorrect handling techniques. I'm guessing though because you came here with questions about it they didn't which is stupid of them, legally speaking if you had to time considerable time off work due to your back you could go ahead and sue the company, what's more they'd probably lose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pike
Here's some basic guidelines;
* Follow the technique of lifting with the knees... this is vital any lift no matter how heavy the object should be this. For low shelves; kneel on one knee only, face where you want to put the item and have it easily reachable you should complete the lift without twisting at the waist.
* Carry the load close to the body (the standard is hugged to the chest. I personally from experience of waiting tables prefer to use the on top of my shoulder with hands supporting and bracing the load technique but this is not officially recognized as correct manual handling... I get yelled at lots for this)
* Turn not with the hips. It'll off balance your core and cause you to hurt your back. Turn using your feet, so that you're always facing the direction of movement.
* Don't be afraid to break down big heavy loads what are too heavy for you to move. An ideal rule of thumb is you should never be moving anything more than 25kg alone. This even goes for people who work out, most work places will insist you have assistance on heavier loads than 25kg or else use some form of equipment.
* If the load is too big/heavy to break down and or if you aren't sure of your ability to lift it. ASK FOR HELP. They cannot and will not sack a staff member for admitting they're not strong enough to handle moving a 45kg box alone.
Seriously, I can't stress the above enough, I've worked retail for 10 or so years mostly always with heavy stuff. Whilst I don't follow all the rules all the time I can say, I follow most of them all the time. Your back and it's health is essentially the most important thing, if you do your back in you're off work end of discussion. If you're off work you're not earning and eventually could have some serious life-long health issues as a result. If you're serious bout getting in shape and healthy then joining a gym and doing mild weights especially on your back and legs to strengthen them up wouldn't be a bad thing either, arm strength will generally come from doing back stuff and the option of hopping on a rowing machine isn't such a bad one if you want general all over body tone.
They train us and make us watch a million videos on it, I just don't pay attention.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceglow
Guys guess what, my back doesn't hurt anymore ever since doing this knees thing <3 you all are lovely people!
Glad to hear that something from this thread helped. Now your body is fully prepared to do battle with moths!
Bending at the knees is nice in theory but it's not so great when you've got gammy old man knees that give out at the slightest provocation :(
My sister had a friend who suggested I get a job at DIsney World as a prince.
As for backs, I do the bend and snap.
this thread and in general talking to people have made me decide to pay for a masseuse (a real one not the ones you get in montreal). perhaps once every 6-8 weeks.
Ugh yeah my knees don't really like the beating they take from this.Quote:
Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF
Squats would help with that. /julian
Depending on what the issue is, yeah, squats could actually help with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flambard D'Quinceteth
Yeah, if it's just rickety, weak knees then it'll help. Weak knees run in my family, and I had particularly flimsy ankles. Squats are baller for that stuff, as well as literally everything else in your entire body. You might need to be a bit more delicate if you suffer from a knee injury, though. The /julian tag wasn't me insulting NCG in any way, merely a reference to him because I was suggesting exercise, which is usually his job.
Yeah it's a good thing that the correct manual handling has solved your issue Pike :)
The weak knees issue is always going to be a case of squat lunges and leg curls/press. Combination of those exercises should fix that in no time.