Lifting— To lift a heavy object, bend the knees,
keeping the upper body straight (A). Bending as
* in (B) may strain back muscles.

 

Housework — In ironing, cooking or dishwashing,
stand erect, with weight on both feet (A). Poor body
balance (B) makes chores much harder.

 

Lying Down — When reading on a sofa or in bed,
make sure that the back is properly supported (B);
a sagging spine (A) leads to a sore back.