By the way, doctor... I work in a store and frequently lift boxes that are pretty heavy. One of my friends wears one of those thick leather back belts and swears that the extra support helps her back. My doctor doesn't have any opinion on whether these belts are a good idea. Do you?
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D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017770:Lifting / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011481:Protective Clothing