FACTS

• Back Injuries: Improper lifting techniques can cause back strains, sprains, and disc herniations.
• Shoulder and Neck Strains: Lifting heavy items above shoulder height or carrying loads unevenly can lead to strains and injuries in the shoulders and neck​.
• Knee and Hip Injuries: Repeatedly lifting heavy loads can strain the knees and hips.

• Tendonitis and Bursitis: Repeated lifting and carrying tasks can lead to inflammation of the tendons (tendonitis) and the fluid-filled sacs in joints (bursitis).

• Fractures and Contusions: Dropping heavy […]

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