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Warehouse Tips for Physical Fitness

Warehouse work is physical work and can involve long shifts on your feet, lifting and handling packages. In addition to observing the health and safety protocols on-site, here are some tips for preventing aches and pains.

Protect your back and wrists from work-related pain by taking care of yourself, aiding recovery and protecting your joints from overuse and strain.

Back pain does not always derive from a poor lifting technique but often from instability in the muscles that surround your spine. By strengthening these muscles, you greatly reduce the likelihood of causing yourself an injury.

  • Use a stress ball to improve the squeeze and pinch strength in your hands to support your wrists and forearms. 
  • Strengthen your core muscles through gentle exercise such as Yoga, Pilates and Swimming. 
  • Comfortable properly fitting footwear is essential to maintaining good foot health and posture. Roll your foot over a tennis ball to massage the arches of your feet. 
  • Wash your gloves at the end of every shift to keep the insides fresh, clean & free from sweat & dirt so bacteria doesn’t have the chance to take over.