As if moving isn’t already stressful enough, it can result in many painful and serious injuries as well. Practicing safe lifting and carrying techniques is extremely important. Here are a few tips to help you stay safe the next time you move (or help your friends move).

Explanation and Causes: The human spine is made up of vertebrae which are made of bone. Within the vertebrae run a long tube of neurons called the spinal cord. To allow movement, flexibility, and cushion the vertebrae are separated by discs of cartilage called vertebral discs. From the top of the spine to the bottom, [...]