No. 1 Cause of Back Strain During Moving is 'Lifting Heavy Luggage'; Survey Finds Nearly 60% Experience Work Delays
According to a survey of 1,006 people with moving experience conducted by Nonaka Low Back Pain Clinic, the action that caused the most back strain was 'lifting heavy luggage.' It also revealed that about 60% of respondents experienced delays in their work due to back pain.
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Nonaka Low Back Pain Clinic (Osaka Clinic: Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka; Tokyo Clinic: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Director of Medical Corporation Soyukai: Yasuyuki Nonaka) conducted a survey on 'back pain caused by moving and redecorating' among men and women in their 20s to 60s who have moved or redecorated at least once.
Spring is a season when opportunities to move and redecorate for a new life increase.
However, many people may suffer from sudden back pain due to carrying heavy luggage or working in unaccustomed postures.
If left untreated with only temporary measures, it can progress to chronic back pain or disc problems.
In reality, what movements put the most strain on the back during moving and redecorating tasks?
Also, why do people hesitate to see a doctor when pain occurs?
Therefore, this time, Nonaka Low Back Pain Clinic (https://nonaka-lc.com/) conducted a survey on 'back pain caused by moving and redecorating' among men and women in their 20s to 60s who have moved or redecorated at least once.
Survey Overview: Survey on 'back pain caused by moving and redecorating'
【Survey Period】March 5, 2026 (Thu) - March 7, 2026 (Sat)
【Survey Method】Internet survey by PRIZMA (https://www.prizma-link.com/press)
【Number of Respondents】1,006 people
【Survey Target】Monitors who answered that they have moved or redecorated at least once at the time of the survey, men and women in their 20s to 60s.
【Survey Source】Nonaka Low Back Pain Clinic (https://nonaka-lc.com/)
【Monitor Provider】Sakurisa
## The number one motion that puts the most strain on the lower back during moving and redecorating is 'lifting heavy luggage from the floor'
First, when asked, 'How many people did you work with on your most recent move or redecoration?', the following results were obtained.
'1 person (24.6%)'
'2 people (37.5%)'
'3 people (18.5%)'
'4 people (9.3%)'
'5 or more people (10.1%)'
Spring is a season when opportunities to move and redecorate for a new life increase.
However, many people may suffer from sudden back pain due to carrying heavy luggage or working in unaccustomed postures.
If left untreated with only temporary measures, it can progress to chronic back pain or disc problems.
In reality, what movements put the most strain on the back during moving and redecorating tasks?
Also, why do people hesitate to see a doctor when pain occurs?
Therefore, this time, Nonaka Low Back Pain Clinic (https://nonaka-lc.com/) conducted a survey on 'back pain caused by moving and redecorating' among men and women in their 20s to 60s who have moved or redecorated at least once.
Survey Overview: Survey on 'back pain caused by moving and redecorating'
【Survey Period】March 5, 2026 (Thu) - March 7, 2026 (Sat)
【Survey Method】Internet survey by PRIZMA (https://www.prizma-link.com/press)
【Number of Respondents】1,006 people
【Survey Target】Monitors who answered that they have moved or redecorated at least once at the time of the survey, men and women in their 20s to 60s.
【Survey Source】Nonaka Low Back Pain Clinic (https://nonaka-lc.com/)
【Monitor Provider】Sakurisa
## The number one motion that puts the most strain on the lower back during moving and redecorating is 'lifting heavy luggage from the floor'
First, when asked, 'How many people did you work with on your most recent move or redecoration?', the following results were obtained.
'1 person (24.6%)'
'2 people (37.5%)'
'3 people (18.5%)'
'4 people (9.3%)'
'5 or more people (10.1%)'