Moving Hazards: How to look after yourself when moving house.
February 1, 2011 No Comments
It’s moving time for me this week. It happens to only be 1km down the road, but it still presents some topics for discussion.
Boxes:
- If you go to your local supermarket and order some boxes then they will not crush the next mornings shipment and you can pick them up at about 9 am. Breakfast cereal boxes (not the actually box the cereal is in, but the larger one) are a good size. You can also bug your local bottle-o for beer cartoons, these are a good size for books/dvds/cds/videos.
- Do not over fill boxes. Books and pots/pans especially can result in a VERY heavy box. So try to use smaller boxes, which will ultimately mean you can’t make them too heavy.
- If they are heavy/larger boxes, don’t lift them on your own… sharing is caring after all
. - When lifting boxes, ensure you use your legs and not your back. The muscles in your back are designed to maintain posture, create stability and are therefore more endurance based. They are not meant to be used for strength activities such as lifting large weights. Whereas your quads, hamstrings and gluteals are designed for explosive strength work (ie running, jumping) so will be better suited to lifting weighty boxes. Just be careful of your knees.
Moving Vans:
- Get the experts to do it! This is mainly aimed at white goods, furniture, beds, pianos etc. But moving companies will do everything from beginning to end (including boxing).
- They are well payed and well trained, so not only will they be less likely to hurt themselves, but if they do then at least they can pay for Chiropractic fees.
- If items are damaged while they move your gear, it will be covered by their insurance. If you do it yourself and break items then you are stuck with them.
Cleaners:
- Your property managers can suggest cleaning companies, as can the moving company. In fact some companies will move you and clean the old place.
- It will save money to just pay to have the carpets cleaned and do the rest yourself. But for sanity’s sake it may be better to spend the extra cash and have them do the whole inside of the house.
Stress:
- I repeat sharing is caring! Bug family and friends to help out with the moving and especially the cleaning. After all they are meant to love you, so get help!
- Moving has proven to be one of the most stressful events we go through in our lives. So try to take some time to do something other than the move throughout the day, take a walk/go for a swim etc.
Good luck with anyone that is moving out there! And just think, soon you’ll be in a brand new place 
Happy moving!
Dr Christopher Hodgetts is a chiropractor at Hillarys Chiropractic, Perth Western Australia. Read more…
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