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Posted on: Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Toss The Back Belt - Get Adjusted
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According to a recent study reported by several news sources today, those back belts frequently worn by workers to prevent lifting injuries, may just not provide any benefit.

According to several articles reporting on the study, the results were gathered from interviews with about 9,000 employees from Wal-Mart stores in 30 U.S. states.

Researchers found that "back belt use is not associated with reduced incidence of back injury claims or low back pain in material handlers," according to the reports.

Maintaining a healthy spine in today's work environment is critical. Regular chiropractic care, proper postural and work techniques, adequate rest, and good nutrition should be a part of everyone's health plans.

Don't wait until you are suffering from an injury before you seek chiropractic care. Do you wait until the tires on your car have worn on one side before you bring it in for an alignment?

Remember, function is always related to structure. Insure that your structure is in optimal shape so that you may function to the best of your abilities.

ABC News: Back Belts May Not Matter
MSNBC: Back belts may not prevent injury

Yahoo News: Back Belts Offer No Benefit for Back Breaking Work
Nando Media: Study concludes back belts don't stop injuries

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