How to Pick Up Kids Without Hurting Your Back

We frequently see both parents and grandparents with low back pain from lifting or carrying children. It’s assumed that because they are smaller than us, we can just scoop them up without another thought. But the truths is, the day to day caring for children can cause a lot of physical wear and tear including shoulder strain, neck stiffness, tension headaches, knee and hip pain and low back tightness. 

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