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Back Owner’s Manual
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Back Owner's Maintenance Guide
  • Maintain your back's three natural curves by always being aware of your posture and correcting it.


  • Avoid a swayed or rounded back at all times.


  • Help relieve back strain by maintaining a healthy weight.


  • Lift with your legs–not with your back. Do this by squatting and bending your knees. Hold the object as close to your body as possible. And don't twist.


  • Change positions often during the day. Break up tasks, such as long drives, into shorter segments.


  • Stand with one foot raised up on a box or stool.


  • Exercise daily to build strong supporting muscles. Walking and swimming are excellent ways to work out.


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