Moving can be a fun and exciting adventure. It can also be dangerous. Sprained ankles, strained knees, and back injuries are all too common when moving. If you want to prevent moving day injuries, utilize these ten tips from UNITS Moving and Storage of Bucks & Mercer County!
Published: February 01, 2022
Moving can be a fun and exciting adventure. It can also be dangerous. Sprained ankles, strained knees, and back injuries are all too common when moving. If you want to prevent moving day injuries, utilize these ten tips from UNITS Moving and Storage of Bucks & Mercer County!
The amount of physical activity that occurs on moving day is similar to spending hours at the gym. That’s why you should prepare your body beforehand. You will want to ensure you get a good night’s rest and thoroughly stretch when you wake up. Focus on stretching your legs, arms, and back. Feeling loose and limber will help you be ready for all of the heavy lifting that lies ahead.
Grab all the dollys you can get. Furniture, appliance, and floor dollies will help you move heavy items with ease and reduce the amount of strain on your body. You don’t even have to purchase the moving equipment. They are often available for rent from various companies.
Enlisting help from friends, family, and moving services is another way to ease the heavy load. At UNITS, we can assist you with one of our portable storage containers. We transport the container to your new home for you. It will be one less thing you have to worry about on moving day.
Tripping and falling are two of the biggest concerns when moving out of a home. It can happen when you have furniture and boxes strewn all over your home, which ultimately blocks walkways. Before you start moving stuff outside, create a clear path from where you’re moving items to where you’re placing them outside.
The way you lift boxes and furniture can significantly impact whether or not you injure yourself. Always remember to never bend forward when lifting something off the floor. Simply squat down and bring yourself back up using your knees. That will take the strain off of your back and make things easier to lift.
If you have a prior injury that has the potential to become reinjured, use braces and protective gear on these areas. That also applies if you generally suffer from back, knee, or general joint pain.
When you’re trying to save money during a move, it can be tempting to fill boxes to the brim. But this can hurt you in the long run. By keeping your boxes on the lighter side, you can reduce your risk of injury and reduce the number of breaks you have to take.
Protecting your feet during the big moving day is a must. Closed-toe shoes are the best footwear for moving. It’s not uncommon to drop things while moving, and the last thing you would want is something to crush your foot.
Take it slow. There’s no need to rush the moving process. One of the fastest ways to throw your back out is by picking up a box too quickly.
And last but not least, take breaks to rest, eat, and drink. You need all the energy to get the job done. Don’t be afraid to sit down for a few minutes to recharge.
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