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<blockquote data-quote="dannyboy" data-source="post: 579378" data-attributes="member: 484"><p>With respect to the poster above, I would not use a back brace. Too many studies have shown that they can actually increase problems long term.</p><p> </p><p>Couple of things. Use the dolly instead of "manning up" to carry heavy loads. Lift properly, use both back and knees in combination. I know, everyone says use your knees, but I find the majority of retired UPSers have serious knee problems more than back problems. So use your head when lifting.</p><p> </p><p>Also, if you can be lower than the package before lifting, it helps. Example, slide the package into the cab, exit and then pick it up, instead of picking it up off the floor.</p><p> </p><p>UPS will always be able to get another driver, but you will always have just one back.</p><p> </p><p>After that, find a good chiropractor. There are many that open at 7-7:30, and some even stay open till 7 during the week. There are a lot of different "styles" of treatment they offer. Find someone that is familiar with soft tissue manipulation as well as the spinal adjustments.</p><p> </p><p>Other drivers that go to one would be a good starting place for you to ask.</p><p> </p><p>And yes, there are limits on insurance payments to Chiro's. But in most cases, the relief of pain is worth the payment. And in many cases, they will except less for the treatment than insurance would pay. Talk to them to negotiate the deal.</p><p> </p><p>d</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dannyboy, post: 579378, member: 484"] With respect to the poster above, I would not use a back brace. Too many studies have shown that they can actually increase problems long term. Couple of things. Use the dolly instead of "manning up" to carry heavy loads. Lift properly, use both back and knees in combination. I know, everyone says use your knees, but I find the majority of retired UPSers have serious knee problems more than back problems. So use your head when lifting. Also, if you can be lower than the package before lifting, it helps. Example, slide the package into the cab, exit and then pick it up, instead of picking it up off the floor. UPS will always be able to get another driver, but you will always have just one back. After that, find a good chiropractor. There are many that open at 7-7:30, and some even stay open till 7 during the week. There are a lot of different "styles" of treatment they offer. Find someone that is familiar with soft tissue manipulation as well as the spinal adjustments. Other drivers that go to one would be a good starting place for you to ask. And yes, there are limits on insurance payments to Chiro's. But in most cases, the relief of pain is worth the payment. And in many cases, they will except less for the treatment than insurance would pay. Talk to them to negotiate the deal. d [/QUOTE]
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