How to Limit Low Back Pain/Injury While Shoveling Snow
Modern Manual TherapyNovember 25, 201400:03:14

How to Limit Low Back Pain/Injury While Shoveling Snow

Steps
1) Be upright
2) brace your belly
3) shift weight onto your front leg and lunge into the snow
4) Use a long lever arm and your legs to lift the snow
5) Pivot on your outside leg and lunge onto the front leg to throw the snow
6) Switch sides/arms every 5 throws
7) Break up repetition with prone press ups or standing backward bends
8) Take a break every 10-15 minutes to walk around/get a drink

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