02/23/2026
π¨ NJ BLIZZARD WARNING π¨
Itβs not the snow that injures youβ¦
Itβs how you shovel it.
Every year I see the same thing:
βοΈ βQuick driveway cleanupβ
β‘οΈ 3 weeks of back pain
β‘οΈ Missed workouts
β‘οΈ Sleepless nights
Hereβs how to NOT end up in my office tomorrow:
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Warm up for 3β5 minutes (yes, even in the snow)
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Bend your KNEES, not your back
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Push snow , donβt twist and throw it
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Take breaks every 10β15 minutes
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Stay layered and dry
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Hot shower + stretch after
β οΈ If you feel sharp pain, stop immediately.
Your spine is not trying to be a hero.
Tag someone who always βoverdoes itβ in the snow π
Stay smart. Stay strong. Stay injury-free, NJ.
β Dr. Katz
Sports Medicine | Katz Medical Group πͺβοΈ
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