Shoveling snow is a common cause of back pain and can exacerbate an existing back condition. Using simple and appropriate snow-shoveling techniques will go a long way in preventing unnecessary pain and injury.
Prepare the Lower Back
- Warm Up
- Dress Warmly
- Drink Water
Support Your Back While Shoveling Snow
- Avoid excessive arm movement.
- Keep the back straight at all times.
- Stabilize the spinal posture with appropriate hand placement.
- Dump snow by pivoting the entire body along the direction of the foot.
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