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We’ve reached that time of year again! As colder temperatures roll into our area, so too does the snow, sleet, and ice. As chiropractors, we have all seen and treated countless injuries caused by shoveling snow. These injuries commonly involve the lower back, arms, hands, head, and neck. It may not initially be thought of as a dangerous activity. However, on average over 11,000 snow shoveling-related injuries are seen in the emergency departments in hospitals in the US every year according to a study by The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. These injuries are mostly due to musculoskeletal exertion, but also can be due to slips and falls, being struck with the snow shovel, and heart-related episodes. Below are steps to protect yourself from injury during snow removal.
If you or anyone else in your family is experiencing an injury due to shoveling snow or are experiencing any other issues causing joint pain, muscle pain, stiffness, dysfunction, weakness, radiating symptoms, or headaches then the chiropractic team at Carpenters Wellness Center would be happy to help! One of our chiropractors will build a custom-tailored treatment plan that works with you to meet your goals. Our main objective is to help you reach your goals with advanced, evidence-based solutions that work alongside your body’s own healing ability. We deliver safe and effective hands-on or instrument-based treatments for your ailment(s) by combining the latest research and proven techniques.
Sources:
Mohammad, M.A., et al. “2949Air Temperature as an External Trigger of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction – a SWEDEHEART Nationwide Observational Study.” European Heart Journal, vol. 38, no. suppl_1, 1 Aug. 2017, 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx504.2949. Accessed 9 Mar. 2020.
“Shovel Snow Safely.” American Chiropractic Association, 6 Jan. 2020, ACA Editorial Advisory Board. Accessed 9 Dec. 2022.
Watson, Daniel S., et al. “Snow Shovel-Related Injuries and Medical Emergencies Treated in US EDs, 1990 to 2006.” The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, vol. 29, no. 1, 1 Jan. 2011, pp. 11–17, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20825768, 10.1016/j.ajem.2009.07.003. Accessed 17 Feb. 2020.
“Yes, Shoveling Snow Can Actually Be Dangerous to Your Heart.” Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, 5 Mar. 2020, health.clevelandclinic.org/snow-shoveling-a-real-risk-for-heart-attack/.
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