January 17th, 2012 | 
Author: When the temperature drops is a sign that soon it will snow, and it’s time to clean the snow from sidewalks and driveways, when you finish removing the snow with the shovel, it ends with back pain for not using proper posture to shoveling snow, some chiropractors offer tips to avoid discomfort, muscle tension and back pain, using the proper technique for shoveling snow.
While Nassau County has been mostly devoid of snowfall this winter, temperatures have dropped of late, leading weather-savvy residents to believe that the first snowfall of 2012 may be coming sooner rather than later.
And when that day comes, South Shore residents will be left with the grueling task of shoveling snow off their stoops, sidewalks and driveways. Determined to finish the task as quickly as possible, many people ignore proper shoveling techniques, leading to muscle strain and back pain. Fortunately, local chiropractors are offering tips on how to avoid discomfort while shoveling snow.
Richard Seibert, a Merrick chiropractor with a practice on Merrick Avenue, said that while most individuals tend to exercise their extremities, such as arms and legs, on a regular basis, they might forget to exercise their cores, especially their backs, which is the part of the body that becomes… continue reading
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