Avoiding back pain with manual handling

Whether you’re lifting heavy boxes or just picking up a fallen pen, your spine constantly negotiates with gravity. Most of us don’t think about our backs until those loud, painful signals remind us that we have reached the limit.

SPEAKER
Dr. Renette Moller
Musculoskeletal Manager and Chiropractor

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • The 80% Club: Roughly 80% of adults will experience significant lower back pain at some point in their lives.
  • The Hidden Load: When you bend at the waist to lift, you can exert pressure on your lower discs exceeding 10 times the actual weight of the object.
  • Long-Term Impact: Back injuries are the most common reason for missed workdays and can lead to chronic pain and disability.
  • Spinal Biomechanics: A deep dive into how your vertebrae and discs actually move when lifting.
  • Ergonomic Blueprints: The step-by-step guidelines for correct lifting.
  • Proactive Conditioning: A simple exercise toolkit to proactively condition and adapt your body for lifting.

9 April 2026 at 10:00am

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