Break Your Back Habits,
Try Something New
Years ago back pain sufferers were prescribed bed rest. Now we know that resting for more than a day or two may actually prolong pain and recovery. The sooner we get moving and back to regular activities, the sooner we will feel better. The Back Pain: Don't take it Lying Down campaign is focused on educating Albertans that staying active is the best treatment.
There’s a chill in the air. You can see your breath. And that white stuff is floating down from the sky and piling up on your driveway and sidewalks.
It’s snow shoveling season.
Keep these back tips in mind when you head out to do your quota of snow moving:
Warm up before you head out.
Lift with your legs.
Turn with your whole body when you have a load of snow in your shovel.
Use both sides of your body when shoveling.
