Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Interactive Training - Material Handling Safety -Flexion Exercises

U.S. DOL, MSHA, National Mine Health and Safety Academy

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Flexion Exercises

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Manual Handling of Materials: Low-Back Injuries – Prevention and Recovery (continued)

Flexion Exercises

General Comment

The flexion exercises are often recommended for alleviating and preventing painful muscle spasms in the low back.

Stay as active as possible. Muscles tighten and stay in spasm if they are not allowed to stretch.

Exercising your back and abdominal muscles regularly provides stronger natural support for the back.

NOTE FOR SUPERVISORS: Consider implementing a stretching program, possibly at the beginning of each shift, and allowing workers to take ten minutes or so daily to stretch.