Snow Shoveling Tips Back Pain Help
As you might expect we see a lot of patients for back pain here at TLC Holistic Wellness. In fact, back pain is one of the most commonly reported injury and type of pain in our chiropractic office. This is because of how easy it is to hurt the back, whether from whiplash after a vehicle accident or due to improper posture form everyday activities.
But this time of year another common cause of back pain occurs more often when patients are shoveling snow, usually incorrectly. This is a hard job, and can take it toll on the body, particularly when you aren’t used to shoveling snow regularly or shovel snow improperly.
Thankfully, we provide treatments to help patients find relief from snow shoveling back pain, including adjustments and manipulations, massage therapy, and acupuncture.
Aside from these services, we also want our patients to understand the ways they can prevent back pain when shoveling snow. This includes the following tips:
- · Stretching properly before and after.
- · Using the right shovel. Ergonomic shovels are best.
- · Lifting with the legs.
- · Switching sides frequently while shoveling.
- · Pace yourself.
- · Stay hydrated.
- · Get regular exercise year-round.
- · Push the snow, rather than lift whenever possible.
If you are having back pain from snow shoveling, call Dr. Carol Ann Fischer at 734-664-0339.
