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If you live on the East Coast Today, you probably several inches of SNOW ! Is snow-shovelshoveling snow bad for your back? It well could be, here are a few tips to make sure you don’t end up hunched over. Take small scoops with your shovel- Don’t try to lift a lot of snow at once Bend and lift with your knees not your back Don’t wait till the snow has completely stopped falling- shovel every couple of hours Stretch before hand – just like you would before working out Take frequent breaks Don’t over dress- becoming over heated could be damaging to your overall health. Get regular chiropractic adjustments Be smart, and you’ll be about to enjoy the snowy weather.

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