Tips for Shoveling Snow

Despite snow being obsolete the past two years, listed below are some tips to avoid injury to your back while cleaning up the snow. 

• Warm up and stretch beforehand! Yes shoveling snow is more of a workout then you think 

• If shoveling, avoid twisting back. Instead, pivot your whole body to face the new direction 

• Always face the object you intend to lift 

• Instead of lifting the snow, try pushing it

• Walk to the spot to lower the snow instead of throwing or tossing it  

• Bend at the hips, and not the low back 

• Do not lift too much at once and pace yourself