Pain when lifting or carrying a load
Lifting a box, carrying a child, carrying bags or moving a load at work can stress different regions depending on the task, weight, repetition and fatigue.
Where does pain appear when you lift?
Load height, distance from the body, grip, fatigue and repetition all change the demand.
Back pain when lifting
Explore back pain. Rehabilitation usually aims to rebuild tolerance rather than permanently avoiding bending.
Shoulder pain when carrying or lifting
Holding a load away from the body or lifting overhead can reproduce shoulder pain.
Elbow, wrist or hand pain
Grip and repeated effort can provoke symptoms in the arm, wrist or hand.
Knee or hip pain during a squat
Load transfer can stress the knee and hip, especially during repeated tasks.
Weight is only one part of the task
Repetition, speed, fatigue, starting height and how you hold the object also matter. Rehabilitation should rebuild the capacity needed for the real task.
When should you consult?
An assessment may help if pain limits work, training or daily tasks, or if your load tolerance is progressively decreasing.
Want to understand what is triggering your pain?
We can analyse the task that limits you and build a progression of strength, tolerance and confidence for work, training or daily life.
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