Health blog Category: Body Mechanics
How to Shovel Snow Correctly to Prevent Back Pain and Injuries
By Kate Zanoni, LPTA
Weather in Virginia can keep us guessing, particularly when it comes to winter weather. But if we get snow, we want to make sure you know the proper way to shovel it so you prevent back and shoulder injuries – ones we see frequently after a big snow. The good news though is that lower back and shoulder pain can be easily prevented when you use correct body mechanics. Try these tips to keep your back pain-free.
Fall Into Winter Fitness Challenge Month# 3
It’s time for our January’s installment of LSTC’s Fall into Winter Fitness Challenge! This is our Snowed-in Winter Workout to help you melt away those cold weather calories. When it’s too icy to head to the gym, don’t let the blustery winter weather keep you from staying active. There are plenty of exercises you can do without leaving home. Believe it or not, you’ll burn more calories with an explosive plyometrics workout thank you would with expensive gym equipment.
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