The easiest way to injure the back is the BLT. Bend, Lift, and Twist. Vacuuming done wrong is a series of BLTs. No wonder so many people get injured, and that so many people either don’t do it or hire it out to someone else. The key is to keep the shoulders in the same plane as the hips, and therefore not twist. With the torso and hips moving as one, the legs and arms in combination do all the work. Instead of twisting, try navigating the vacuum with a series of small shallow lunges. This provides the forward movement and can be enhanced by extending the arm forward.
The classic way of doing it, with the back bending and twisting forward is the best thing you can do to bring on an injury and the need for treatment.
In short, No BLTs!
While correct home ergonomics are important, nothing is more important than exercise for reducing the likelihood of injuring the back. Our Physical Performance Test is designed to test the functional status of your back and neck muscles for the presence of significant weakness that can be the cause or chronic and recurrent back and neck injuries. For more information, contact Carah or Dr. Hoang by emailing DrH@Grannischiropractic.com or calling the office at (949) 448-8599.
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