Common moving injuries and how to avoid them
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We like to think of moving as an exciting yet at the same time stressful event in life. However, no one usually thinks of relocation as a dangerous event. Granted, your life will not be in immediate danger, but you will be at great risk for the most common moving injuries around. Injuries that you can sustain during relocation range from cuts and bruises to more serious injuries, such as broken bones. It goes without saying that the best way to prevent such a grim scenario is by hiring some of the best movers Seattle has to offer. But if for one reason or another you can’t pay for full-service relocation assistance, you need to have all the necessary tools at your disposal.
We here at Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage always want you to have a successful and safe relocation. That’s why we are more than happy to share with you some tips that will warn you about the most common moving-related injuries and that will teach you how to stay away from them. All you have to do is pay attention.
Top five most common moving injuries and some ways to prevent them
There’s no way to label moving injuries from the most dangerous and painful ones to the least serious ones. It goes without saying that you don’t want to experience any of them, whether or not you are getting any assistance from reliable Eastside Seattle movers. If you are going to be involved in the process to any degree, here’s what you ought to look out for.
1. Cuts and scrapes
It’s simply astonishing how many items with sharp edges one household can own. All of those items can inflict cuts, scrapes, and bruises of different sizes on your body. It’s also important to mention that these are probably the most common moving injury of all and, usually, they are the least dangerous ones. That being said, know that you don’t have to go around with cuts and bruises after your relocation.
- How to avoid it?
The best way to prevent cuts, scrapes, and bruises is by wearing appropriate clothing during relocation. Wear something that is comfortable (not too baggy) and that covers most of your body – with special emphasis being on arms and legs. Make sure that you have an outfit in mind when packing clothes for your move. You’ll avoid packing something that you need.
2. Strained back
Your back might be in focus on your moving day. So it only makes sense that it will be susceptible to a lot of injuries. Strained back is probably the second most common moving injury as even people who are in great shape can end up throwing their back out when lifting heavy furniture. There is a whole range of back injuries that you might suffer from. From sore muscles to herniated disks, a lot of pain awaits if you aren’t careful during your move.
- How to avoid it?
When it comes to preventing back injuries, it’s all about your lifting technique. We’ve all heard of the golden saying ‘lift with your knees, not your back‘ and you can bet that it has become so popular for a good reason. You can also seek assistance with the heaviest items that you own. It’s safe to say that reliable piano movers Seattle might be standing between you and a herniated disk.
3. Knee injuries
Knee injuries and back injuries have a lot in common – they usually occur due to an improper lifting technique. Your knees will be working the entire day, which means there will certainly be a lot of room for error. Not to mention how easy it is to bang your knee on a random object while carrying heavy boxes all day long.
- How to avoid it?
Besides making sure you use the right lifting technique, you can also wear knee braces and pads. They will give your knees the necessary support and will protect them as much as possible. It’s also recommendable that you look for furniture sliders during your local, long-distance, or interstate move. By gliding large objects on the floor, you won’t have to pick them up and carry them to the truck.
4. Sprained ankle
Rolling an ankle is easy while performing everyday activities. So imagine how easy it is on your moving day which is usually hectic. All it takes is one wrong step for you to end up with a sprained ankle that might leave you handicapped for a few days.
- How to avoid it?
When it comes to avoiding a lot of these common moving injuries, much of it seems to be in having a clear path to the truck. So make sure you have no obstacles en route when carrying your heavy items to the moving truck. In fact, you’ll notice that this will be one of the very first pieces of advice reliable Seattle or Renton movers will give you. It just makes the moving day much easier.
5. Broken bones
Broken bones definitely top the list of the things you don’t want to experience on your moving day. A broken finger or a broken toe will put you in so much pain that you will forget all about your ongoing relocation. And the danger with broken bones lies in the fact that all it takes is one dropped box for you to seriously injure a part of your body.
- How to avoid it?
Being careful is the best way to prevent most of these common moving injuries – including broken fingers and toes. The key is in wearing suitable clothing, such as protective gloves and close-toed shoes, as well as communicating with the person that is helping you carry the box. Also, make sure you never pack more than 50 pounds worth of items in a box. That will make it easier to be carried.
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Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage is locally owned and operated by the same family for four generations, since 1890. We have a well-established reputation for service quality and reliability with a high percentage of repeat household and commercial clients.
Professionalism
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Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage provide free, no-obligation in-home estimate and competitive rates, including low minimum rates for shipments moving under 300 miles. We’ve set a refund policy for unused packing materials and three Puget Sound locations to help clients save on travel fee costs.
