NJ Healthy Living Tips from mybergen.com: How to Take the Pain Out of Spring Cleaning

MONTVALE, N.J. - April 20, 2013 - PRLog -- It’s that time of year when many people feel compelled to clean their closets, houses or garages and get rid of the piles of “stuff” that accumulated over the winter months. What most people don’t realize is that these chores can be extremely hard on their muscles and bones and can lead to aches, pains and injury. In fact, according to mybergen.com, of the millions of home-related injuries that occur each year, many result from household cleaning.

“People try to do too much, too quickly,” explained Jennifer Maximos, an occupational therapist at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. “Cleaning chores involve stretching, lifting, pushing, pulling climbing, twisting and turning, and most people tend to overdo it. In addition, most of us don’t take the necessary precautions. Many common injuries, including strains, sprains, tendonitis, or even fractures, may be prevented by using proper techniques, such as bending from the knees when lifting, and using proper safety strategies, like securing and stabilizing a ladder before climbing.”

To help get the job done and avoid injury, Kessler, a national leader in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, recommends the following “Six Steps to Spring Cleaning:” Click here to view all Six Steps: http://www.mybergen.com/health-fitness-nj-northern-new-je...

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