10/25/2026
Halloween decorations and yard cleanup are in full swing in Jacksonville β and so are the back aches.
Lifting storage bins, reaching overhead on a ladder, and raking oak leaves and pine straw can strain your lower back more than youβd expect. A quick twist while holding a bin or a long session of raking with a rounded back is often all it takes.
We just published a practical guide that covers:
β How people actually get hurt doing these chores
β A short 5-minute pre-chore warm-up
β Safer ways to lift, climb, and rake
β When an ache is worth getting checked before it becomes a
November problem
Read the full post here:
https://chirocurecenter.com/protect-back-halloween-yard-cleanup-jax
Stay safe out there this weekend.
Protect your back this Halloween in Jacksonville. Safe tips for decorations, lifting, ladders, and raking, plus a warm-up and when to get checked.