Table 1 Posture and lifting statements from the websites

Pay attention to the way you hold your back when you sit, stand, walk, sleep, or do day-to-day activities……. Don’t sit up in your bed hunched over your laptop. That’s a surefire recipe for back pain over time

Many people with back pain find it hard to stand up straight. You may stand “crooked” or bent, with your torso off to the side rather than aligned with your spine. Your lower back may look flat instead of curved

A common reason your back may hurt is from bad posture while seated. Sitting in a slouched or hunched over position can put strain on the discs — the fluid-filled cushions that protect the vertebrae from rubbing together

Don’t try to lift objects that are too heavy. Lift from the knees, pull the stomach muscles in, and keep the head down and in line with a straight back. When lifting, keep objects close to the body. Do not twist when lifting

Lifting and pushing heavy objects can cause injuries. Sedentary desk jobs can trigger back pain due to poor posture or back support

If you sit a lot, you may have adopted poor posture, such as slouched shoulders, a protruding neck, and an arched lower back. These posture problems can all lead to back pain

Heavy backpacks can strain younger children’s back muscles. Backpacks shouldn’t weigh more than 20 percent of the child’s body weight

Learning to lift correctly helps prevent back injury. The hips should be aligned with the shoulders (that is, not rotated to one side or the other). People should not bend over with their legs nearly straight and reach out with their arms to pick up an object.

Chronic mechanical back pain results from bad habits, such as poor posture, poorly designed seating, and incorrect bending and lifting motion

Do not slouch while standing…… Lift a heavy weight in forward bent position

Our posture should be straight and upright with little to no slouching….