12-11-2013, 06:26 PM
About 8 years ago I hurt my back lifting a carpet extractor into the back of a Subaru. some nights after work the pain would be so intense that sleep was impossible. The best thing that happened to me was I lost some work. It gave my back a chance to rest and with time it slowly got better. after about 4 years, the back pain was completely gone and I am fine today. However, this is what I can say from experience:
1. Take care of your back! it is the most important part of a working man. Before you go and lift anything heavy, think the motion through, lift with your legs, and know your limits! Everytime I lift something, I think of those 4 hard years of pain.
2. Get the right equipment for the job. If you need to load a machine in a van, get a ramp. I have a buddy who used to load a propane buffer into the back of a truck using a 5 gallon bucket as a sort of step. It was a circus act to watch! He was clever, but not smart.
1. Take care of your back! it is the most important part of a working man. Before you go and lift anything heavy, think the motion through, lift with your legs, and know your limits! Everytime I lift something, I think of those 4 hard years of pain.
2. Get the right equipment for the job. If you need to load a machine in a van, get a ramp. I have a buddy who used to load a propane buffer into the back of a truck using a 5 gallon bucket as a sort of step. It was a circus act to watch! He was clever, but not smart.