Strategies for Lifting, Bending and Moving After Delivery
After giving birth you are more susceptible to back strain as the pregnancy hormones have softened your ligaments and joints. The following strategies will help minimize your risk of back injuries.Lifting and Moving• Any time you find it necessary to reach or lift low objects, spread your feet apart with one foot in front of the other and bend your knees. Bring the object close to you as you straighten your knees and lift. This allows you to use the muscles of your thighs for lifting rather than straining your back muscles.• When moving an object, try to push instead of pull. Use your legs, not your back and arms.
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