The doctor told the rules of carrying heavy weights in adulthood

In adulthood, weights should be carried in both hands so that the load is distributed evenly. When lifting, the lumbar and thoracic region should be kept straight or flexed, but not bent. This was told on February 10 by osteopathic physician, head of the author's clinic of osteopathy Dmitry Simkin.

According to him, you can not lower the head too low, as it can damage the intervertebral discs in the lower cervical spine. When lifting, one should emphasize on the legs and avoid overstretching the muscles as they will affect the spine when compressed. He also added that a lumbar corset can be used to reduce strain on the back.

Simkin pointed out that with age, the risks of decreasing tissue density increase, so that simply stepping off or lifting a heavy bag can be enough to cause a fracture. He said many people of mature age also have multiple fascial connective tissue tensions due to trauma, inflammation that have been acquired throughout life.

"These tensions are compensated for by muscle strain, which in turn increases the load on the spine. When lifting weights, all this increases the risks of protrusions, hernias and fractures of the spine of the spine," - said the osteopath during a conversation with "Gazeta.Ru".

In the event that there was an injury, and there was a sharp pain should call an ambulance or make an X-ray to rule out a fracture. In case of moderate pain, it is necessary to give the back rest and take a horizontal position.

Earlier, on December 16, 2024, Anna Terekhova, neurologist, algologist, head of the chronic pain treatment center of JSC "Medicine" (Clinic of Academician Roitberg) told "Izvestia" that back pain is a signal of the body, which is important to respond in time. For its prevention is important motor activity and emotional stability. According to the doctor, prolonged stay in an uncomfortable position, sudden movements and improper lifting of weights can damage the tissues of the back and cause pain. Also pain can indicate spinal tumors, osteoporosis, it can be provoked by infectious lesions of the body, inflammation and diseases of internal organs, said Terekhova.