02/19/2026
Oh Me Nerves....The Snow!!!
It can make everything look so clean and beautiful but it can also be a real pain in the back.
To protect yourself from shoveling ailments, there are a number of helpful things you can do:
1) Hydrate and nourish your body with some fluids and a snack before you get dressed to go outside.
2) Take a few minutes to walk around in the snow, maybe even complain a little bit, to get your blood flowing well and warm up your body.
3) If the snow is very heavy, take smaller scoops with your shovel and always focus on bending your knees before you lift.
4) Take your time and take breaks whenever you feel you need to....there is usually no need to rush on a snow day.
If you do go a little overboard and develop some back pain that might be muscle related, your local Pharmacists are here to help you out. We can assess your symptoms, current medication profile and medical conditions, to prescribe the most appropriate therapy for you.
Very importantly, if you experience any sudden crushing and heavy pain in your chest and/or pain that radiates to your shoulder, arm, jaw or back, which also may be accompanied with shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness and/or cold sweats...CHEW 2-3 ASA 80/81mg tablets or one ASA 325mg tablet and call an ambulance or have someone drive you to the closest Emergency Room.
Shovel safely!
BB
