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1.        

Because of the big job backs have to do, they’re more prone to injury than other parts of the body?

2.        

Your backbone is one long bone that runs the length of your back?

3.        

The most common back injuries are sprains, strains and herniated discs?

4.        

Improving your strength and fitness is one way to prevent injury?

5.        

Using good ‘body mechanics’ means getting surgery for back pain?

6.        

The safe lifting position requires you to squat by bending at the knees and maintaining your back’s natural curves?

7.        

Always power your lift with your legs and never twist your body?

8.        

Strong back, stomach and leg muscles assist in preventing back injuries?

9.        

It’s OK to reach for objects over your head as long as you wear a hard hat?