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Our spine has many functions. It supports our body weight, helps us remain upright and complete movement. Most importantly, it protects our spinal cord and nerves as they move out to our body’s extremities.

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Most people may have experienced back pain. In fact about 3 million Australians experience some form of back pain! It has been estimated that 70-90% of us will suffer from lower back pain alone at some point in our lives.

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Heavy lifting is not the only movement that can cause back pain. When we talk about back pain in the physical work environment we should first think, "how can we avoid back injuries?". As we know, prevention is better than a cure.

It’s not just the load that can be an issue when talking about back pain. Sustained or static postures can be a cause of back pain (and not necessarily due to lifting).