Protect your back while you stand or turn. Turning can twist your spine if you don’t do it correctly. Keep these tips in mind as you move.
Step 1
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To turn, move your feet instead of twisting your body at the waist.
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Turn your hips and shoulders together.
Step 2
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Take short steps around.
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Try pivoting on the heel closest to where you’re headed.
Step 3
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Step forward out of the turn.
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Keep your knees relaxed and your stomach muscles tightened.
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