Shoveling Again in Mississauga
The snow keeps coming in Mississauga this winter and discussions with patients turn to shoveling techniques in order to not injure their backs.
The best advice I have for patients is to treat the shoveling as an exercise:
Warm up, cool down, take breaks, drink water, and listen to your body.
If you shovel properly you will be stronger because of it. If you shovel rushed with poor form you will most likely injure your back.
Overall to avoid hurting your back:
- do not repetitively twist and bend the low back. One way to do this is to move your feet and legs while shoveling and throwing the snow.
- Utilize all your joints with a strong back when lifting the snow.
- And when pushing the snow, brace yourself properly.
If you find that you’ve pushed yourself further physically than your normal routine because of the shoveling, schedule a Chiropractic check up to ensure you are ready for the next snowfall.
Mississauga gets its fair share of snow and you will have to shovel. As much as it can be a chore, it can also help keep you strong this winter.
Have a great winter day,
Dr. Callum Peever
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Dr. Callum Peever is a Chiropractor in Mississauga at Erin Mills Optimum Health. He is a registered Chiropractor in Ontario and a member of College of Chiropractors of Ontario. He is also the Co-President and treasurer of the Halton Peel Chiropractic Society, Regional Director in Toronto for Activator Methods International, the past Director of the Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre Chiropractic Clinic, and a Clinical Instructor teaching the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique to fellow Chiropractors.
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