How To Lift Your Luggage To Avoid Pain While Travelling

 

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Over-packed luggage and improper lifting and carrying techniques are common causes of injury to the back, neck and shoulders. 🧳

Lifting your luggage can’t always be avoided, even if your luggage has wheels. But practicing safe lifting techniques can substantially reduce your risk of injury. ⚠

✅ Move slowly and, whenever possible, break the action into smaller parts. For instance, when placing luggage in an overhead compartment, first lift it onto the top of the seat.

✅ When lifting your luggage, first get close to the load and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

✅ Bend at the knees and let your leg muscles, rather than your back, do the lifting.  

✅ Hold the load close to your body.

✅ Avoid twisting. Instead, turn your feet in the direction you are headed and turn your entire body in that direction.  

✅ Do not carry bulky luggage for long periods of time. Check heavier items when travelling rather than carrying them for the duration of the trip.

✅ Try to carry light pieces in each hand rather than a single heavy item on one side.

✅ When using a backpack, use both shoulder straps and the waist strap, and adjust them to minimize the bag’s movement.  

✅ When using a duffel or shoulder bag, switch sides often to reduce strain.

If you’re experiencing pain from lifting something heavy, visit one of our chiropractors!  

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