1.   Bend down at the knees to pick up a bulky object, thus avoiding back strain.

2.   The Prince of Wales himself is missing the entire Ascot week recovering from a back strain at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire.

3.   Although Larry Johnson went through a pain-free workout after having a minor back strain, John Starks missed most of Tuesday with a pulled abdominal muscle.

4.   Among the most common problems treated are back strain, repetitive stress disorders of the hand, forearm and shoulder, and routine neck and muscle strain.

5.   An improperly shod horse can race with an awkward stride and suffer back strain, muscle pulls in his leg, or worse.

6.   Baker might get off to a slow start this season because of a back strain suffered in practice last week.

7.   Before camp even started, Rik Smits complained of sore feet, Dale Davis a neck injury and Derrick McKey a back strain.

8.   Boggs, having recuperated from a lower back strain, assumed his traditional leadoff spot, taking over from Raines.

9.   Conacher has a back strain and was placed on injured reserve, where he must stay a minimum of seven days.

10.   Defenseman RICH PILON left the game after the first period with a back strain.