Amy Fahlman October 23, 2017 backcountry camping, Physiotherapy, Adventure Video Blog: How to properly lift a canoe without hurting your back Amy Fahlman October 23, 2017 backcountry camping, Physiotherapy, Adventure Backcountry canoe camping is an excellent way to decrease stress and improve your mental health. However, if you don't lift a canoe properly you risk back injuries or making an existing back issue worse.