287. Lift Safe! Tips on How to Lift Heavy Objects & Avoid Injury

Nothing’s worse than being sidelined by back pain! But how can we tackle our daily activities - think Costco boxes, Amazon packages, and wiggly kids and grandkids - without fear of hurting ourselves? Listener Nicole asked the same thing: “I’ve hurt my back several times in the past when picking something up off the floor. So now, I’m always nervous when I have to do it. What are your tips on how to lift objects without hurting my back?” Maybe you’ve had the same question! In this shortie episode, I discuss why moving cautiously can actually backfire, the best way to SAFELY lift items off the ground, and how to train to protect your back for future lifting! You’re not going to want to miss these tips that you can put into practice TODAY! 💥Taking listener questions!!! Do you have a question about your self-care that you need help with? Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask to submit your question, and I’ll answer it for you on an upcoming Friday episode. More Resources FREE 5-Day Core Tune Up - A free mini-course to dramatically improve your functional core strength, create better alignment, and relieve back and hip pain for good! Experiencing a weak and achy back? Click here for Megan’s Back & Hip Fix program! Ask Megan your burning question here Follow Megan on Instagram