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Can exercise and fitness help avoid back pain?

Fitness Beats Back Pain

A study of firefighters in Los Angeles found that those with
the greatest level of fitness had the least amount of back pain.
Perhaps the best way to avoid back pain or injury is to maintain
a strong body by exercising regularly.

Proper body mechanics are important in avoiding back strain when
lifting heavy objects. Always bend the knees and lower the body
without bending at the waist when picking up items on the floor.
Use the strong muscles in the legs to do the work as the object
is lifted. Keep the heavy objects as close to the center of the
body as possible.

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