10 Ways to Protect Your Back While Shoveling
Snow shoveling tips from chiropractor, Dr. Eric Roseen.
Winter storm Nemo will provide us with heaps of snow, which means hot cocoa, snow angels and of course – snow shoveling. When done with proper technique, snow shoveling can be a fun way to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors. When done improperly – snow shoveling can lead to stiffness, muscle strain or worse. You are most likely to be injured when you bend forward (flexion) to lift heavy snow (compression or pressure on back) and pitching the snow twisting to the side (rotation). This combination of spinal flexion, compression and rotation is very hard on the spine and surrounding soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, etc.) and should be avoided. Here are some tips to avoid back pain when clearing your driveway and …
