https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/32188/issues-with-working-with-bad-back Hi there A few of weeks ago I was at work and ended up hurting my back resulting in a bulging disc. I have since been on light duties. However today I tried to lift a dog onto the table (5kg JRT) and I’ve been in agony since. I don’t think I’m goingen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/177147?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 03 Jun 2021 23:33:39 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:3088ce42-ccda-4e6d-b3e3-1baac867ae12Sal the 1st<p>I had an L4/L5 injury about 17yrs ago just one single event did it for me</p> <p>- had always been very very careful about safe lifting etc. Saw a sports therapist/osteopath/acupuncturist. used a support for a little while (which as an added bonus will give you an absolute killer figure&nbsp; ) and then once things had settled down a bit started doing a few exercises to strengthen muscles. Swimming is good, It can take a while to settle - was I think 18 weeks in my case - but I dont think I took more than a week off? the one thing I will say is don&#39;t be tempted to stay in bed, keep moving but dont over do it. These days I struggle a bit bending down to lift an animal&nbsp; but thats down more to a knackered hip than a knackered back. Dont give up on your back just yet - its early days</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/177142?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:58:13 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:afd879a1-09f1-4631-ba58-315bb60c83deSelena Carnell<p>i had 3 months off with a slipped disc, i now am very strict with what size dogs i lift and always correct technique. i would think nothing of lifting 25-30 kg dogs on my own. most of us at work are in our 40&#39;s and 50s with shitty backs! we also have an osteopath that works on site... very useful!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>