Back Safety: Turning

Protect your back while you stand or turn. Turning can twist your spine if you don’t do it right properly. Keep these tips in mind as you move.

Step 1

• To turn, move your feet instead of twisting your body at the waist.

• Turn your hips and shoulders together.

Step 2

• Take short steps around.

• Try pivoting on the heel closest to where you’re headed.

Step 3

• Step forward out of the turn.

• Keep your knees relaxed and your stomach muscles tightened.