Top Ten Tips To Healthy Shoveling:
- If you have cardiovascular disease, pay someone else to clear your snow.
- Dress appropriately, wearing multiple layers of clothing, keeping as much skin covered as possible (frostbite can take place in much less time than you think).
- Shovel small sections at a time, taking frequent breaks.
- Do not overload the shovel with heavy amounts of snow.
- Bend at the knees when lifting the snow.
- Avoid twisting your body when moving the snow. Instead, move your feet in the direction you want to place the snow and toss it in front of you.
- If your back begins to bother you…STOP.
- If you experience chest pain…STOP IMMEDIATELY. If the pain persists, is accompanied by numbness down your arm, jaw pain or difficulty breathing, call 911!
- Drink plenty of water before you begin to hydrate your muscles.
- Make it into a family affair and get help from the kids.
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