OK so you are reading this because you care about your machine and don't want to damage it in any way moving it!
That's great but the most important thing about moving anything most people forget about or just neglect, YOU.
I'm sure you have heard it all before and are well aware of correct manual handling techniques, well so was I but like the majority of people had the mentality "been doing it for years and I'm fine" or "mate I can lift that easy".
I suffered a workplace injury lifting a 12kg box, something I had done countless times before, it only takes that one time!
I'm only posting this in the hope that next time you move you machines you think about damaging yourself as well as the machine.
Just ask for help, it doesn't hurt to have an extra pair of hands and despite what you think unless you are a pro lifter nobody cares how much you can lift.
I'm sorry if the pic offends anyone but (graphic) was in the title and a picture can say a thousand words! I only added this in the hope that you don't have to live with what I do.

BE CAREFUL PINFAMILY

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Thanks guys it's been 5 years now so it's about as good as it's going to get.
back/core stretching and exercise most important, injury or not, good advice above.
I just posted the pic because it seems to make people think about themselves a little more when lifting.
Pins are heavy, awkward and generally a pain in the ass to move, prevention of an injury is very easy with the right equipment and man power, just wanted you guys to think about it before you move them. Cheers all.

Far out sounded like you were very lucky, yes we have workers comp but dealing with a self insured company is another story.
Cheers, it's those things that you "shouldn't really do" are exactly what I'm talking about, get help, better to wait a little longer to play a game as you may be waiting forever if it goes pair shaped!
Take care.

That's no good I hope you have a full recovery, I know what you are feeling, hang in there and don't over do it. listen t your back and rest when you feel the need. Keep up with the exercises also. Thanks for posting.