Snow Shoveling Tips Back Pain Help

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.

Low Back Pain

Many people experience low back pain at least once at some point in their life. In fact, as many as 31 million people in the U.S. experience low back pain at any point in time, according to the American Chiropractic Association. This is largely because the back is made up of such a complex structure of ligaments, muscles, joints, and bones that all must work in tandem with each other. Any misalignment can inflict low back pain on its victim.

While car accidents and sports injuries are common causes of low back pain, something as simple as bending over to pick up a coin from the floor can result in low back pain. Other causes of back pain include:

• ·         poor posture


• ·         arthritis


• ·         kidney problems


• ·         herniated disk


• ·         sciatica


• ·         obesity


• ·         viral infections


• ·         fibromyalgia

Fortunately, chiropractic treatment here at TLC Holistic Wellness can provide low back pain relief and restore mobility through such holistic treatments as spinal adjustments, massage, physical therapy, and exercise. If you are suffering from low back pain, contact us today at (734) 664-0339 to schedule a consultation.