12/27/2025
Shoveling snow may seem harmless, but it’s one of the most common causes of winter back injuries. Cold muscles + heavy snow + poor form = spinal strain.
🦴 Here are some chiropractor approved tips to keep your spine safe👇👇👇
✔ Warm up for 5–10 minutes before you start
✔ Bend at the hips and knees — not your low back
✔ Keep the shovel close to your body
✔ Avoid twisting while lifting (step and turn instead)
✔ Push snow when possible instead of lifting
✔ Take breaks — fatigue leads to injury
If you feel sharp pain, numbness, or lingering soreness after shoveling, your spine may need attention.
Do you usually push the snow… or lift and throw it?
Stay safe, stay warm, and shovel smart.