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<blockquote data-quote="stoavio" data-source="post: 101149" data-attributes="member: 5663"><p>I just got home from my first day at work and it was nothing short of grueling! I really like the job so far, the people are nice and the work is tough (which is what I wanted) but I'm worried a little bit about an existing lower back issue I have. It's intermitten and only occurs when I'm lifting (which is always on the job). </p><p></p><p>I live a pretty sedentary life as a freelance web and graphic designer so for the past 6 years I've spent a lot of time sitting in a computer chair. I have poor posture and because I've never really done any back excercises I think my lower back may be weak. At least, that's what I'm hoping.</p><p></p><p>Today toward the end of my shift my back started hurting. Luckily we had break and the work I did after break was comparably less strenuous to the work I was doing before break. I don't think I'm going to bring this to the attention of management because this isn't anything new. I'm unsure of the exact cause but am hopeful that with more time on the job my back will strengthen and this annoying pain will begin to dissipate. </p><p></p><p>What do you guys/gals think about back braces? Are the effective? I've heard from some people that they just provide a false sense of support thus making the wearer injur themselves even worse. Do they work? How much do they cost. Does UPS provide them if one were to be requested? </p><p></p><p>Anyway, so far I'm really happy about the job. I came home drenched in sweat and like I said everyone was nice and helpful. </p><p></p><p>Will keep you posted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stoavio, post: 101149, member: 5663"] I just got home from my first day at work and it was nothing short of grueling! I really like the job so far, the people are nice and the work is tough (which is what I wanted) but I'm worried a little bit about an existing lower back issue I have. It's intermitten and only occurs when I'm lifting (which is always on the job). I live a pretty sedentary life as a freelance web and graphic designer so for the past 6 years I've spent a lot of time sitting in a computer chair. I have poor posture and because I've never really done any back excercises I think my lower back may be weak. At least, that's what I'm hoping. Today toward the end of my shift my back started hurting. Luckily we had break and the work I did after break was comparably less strenuous to the work I was doing before break. I don't think I'm going to bring this to the attention of management because this isn't anything new. I'm unsure of the exact cause but am hopeful that with more time on the job my back will strengthen and this annoying pain will begin to dissipate. What do you guys/gals think about back braces? Are the effective? I've heard from some people that they just provide a false sense of support thus making the wearer injur themselves even worse. Do they work? How much do they cost. Does UPS provide them if one were to be requested? Anyway, so far I'm really happy about the job. I came home drenched in sweat and like I said everyone was nice and helpful. Will keep you posted. [/QUOTE]
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