Make cleaning off your walkway as pain-free as possible.
In fact, more than half of all shoveling injuries are sprains, strains, and lower back pain.
And you might blame the fact that it’s not a common activity for all those injuries.
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“Not everyone may be up to doing this activity, depending on age and ability.”
Here’s how to prevent injuries when you’re out shoveling snow.
A curved handle can require less twisting and lifting to get the snow out of the way.
And size does matter when it comes to shovels.
Louw recommends spending about five minutes warming up before your shoveling workout.
“Lift smaller loads of snow so youre lifting less weight,” she says.
She suggests stepping in and facing the direction you’re throwing to avoid the twist.
verify you take breaks when you’re feeling fatigued.
“Its important to listen to your body so you dont overdo it.”
