Back pain The best tricks for DIY without backache

Back-friendly working for hobby-handyman
In the garden or in a trusty home: Millions of Germans are always working as home improvement. The respective activities can unfortunately also lead to health problems. Especially the back is often overloaded. Body-sparing work can help prevent pain.

Especially men are often enthusiastic home improvement
Whether papering, re-bathing the bathroom or painting the walls: especially many men are passionate do-it-yourself types. Unfortunately, it often comes back to typical home improvement injuries, such as cuts or bruises. Back pain also often occurs after work in the house or garden. Experts know how to prevent this.

Especially many men are enthusiastic home improvement. The activities often end in bad back pain. Gentle working prevents the discomfort. (Image: Piotr Marcinski / fotolia.com)

Back-friendly working
Do-it-yourselfers, who have to carry heavy loads such as materials and tools back and forth during construction, crafts and works, should take care to pick up and put down the items while protecting their back.

The Heimwerkerschule DIY Academy in Cologne refers to this on their website. The experts explain there: "Squat with a straight back to squat, take the load as close to the body, hold up while standing straight and legs stretch, not twisting the spine."

Always keep your back straight
For wearing, experts recommend that you bend your arms and keep your weight as close to your body as possible. The back should always stay straight. If necessary, you can also resort to tools such as a sack truck.

If it still comes to complaints, special back pain exercises or heat therapy can help. Further tips against back pain: Strengthen your muscles and exercise regularly. (Ad)