Follow ergonomic and postural hygiene norms

Cases studies Follow the established ergonomic and postural hygiene norms General Population Older people Children and teenagers Housework Workers Sports Exercise Keep physically active Keep a positive and courageous Mental attitude Follow other general health norms

Ergonomics and good posture are effective in the prevention of back pain by reducing the load on the back during daily activity.

Any activity can be carried out in different ways, and postural hygiene and ergonomy teach the methods that are safest for and easiest on the back. The norms explained in this Web include, among others, those which should be followed at work, those for housework, and for different types of sports.