Edward Komberg

Chiropractor & Business Entrepreneur

Moving Day in LA: Lift Boxes, Not Your Pain

Moves combine awkward loads, stairs, and deadlines—perfect storm for tweaks. A safer plan is all about shape and sequence: pack lighter, stack near hip height, and hinge your way through the day.

Before You Lift

  • Pack smaller boxes: Heaviest items in the smallest boxes; books never in big bins.
  • Stage at hip height: Put boxes on chairs or benches to avoid floor-to-waist deadlifts all day.
  • Warm-up (4 minutes): 20 marching steps, 10 hip hinges, 10 band pull-aparts, 6 thoracic extensions.

During the Move

  • Hinge & hug: Hips back, neutral spine, box close to torso.
  • Stairs: Small steps, box tight, eyes forward; team-carry heavier items.
  • Rotate tasks: Alternate lifting with taping, labeling, or cleaning every 20–30 minutes.

After the Truck

  • 2×30s hip flexor stretches, 10 back extensions, 1 easy walk around the block.
  • Hydrate and eat; fatigue magnifies pain the next morning.

Dr. Edward Komberg: “Set your environment to save your back. Boxes at hip height and a dowel-perfect hinge beat willpower every time.”

Big move coming? Ask Dr. Edward Komberg for a 10-minute prep and cooldown plan tailored to your layout.


About the Author: Thousands of LA movers spared from Monday meltdowns with simple mechanics.

About the Author

Dr. Edward Komberg began in La Palma, CA and built three Southern California clinics over 37 years. He’s treated more than 500,000 patient visits, staying focused on calm, effective, patient-first care.