Snow Shoveling Tips

Use proper technique:
keep one hand closer to the base of the shovel to balance the weight
-Lift as little snow as possible
-push snow rather than throw
-use your legs
-avoid rotation
-shovel both sides, switch it up
-scissor stance
-keep your feet shoulder width apart and tighten abdominal muscles
-do not bend at your low back, instead bend at your hips, keeping your back straight

Use proper technique:
keep one hand closer to the base of the shovel to balance the weight
-Lift as little snow as possible
-push snow rather than throw
-use your legs
-avoid rotation
-shovel both sides, switch it up
-scissor stance
-keep your feet shoulder width apart and tighten abdominal muscles
-do not bend at your low back, instead bend at your hips, keeping your back straight

Use proper technique:
keep one hand closer to the base of the shovel to balance the weight
-Lift as little snow as possible
-push snow rather than throw
-use your legs
-avoid rotation
-shovel both sides, switch it up
-scissor stance
-keep your feet shoulder width apart and tighten abdominal muscles
-do not bend at your low back, instead bend at your hips, keeping your back straight

Use proper technique:
keep one hand closer to the base of the shovel to balance the weight
-Lift as little snow as possible
-push snow rather than throw
-use your legs
-avoid rotation
-shovel both sides, switch it up
-scissor stance
-keep your feet shoulder width apart and tighten abdominal muscles
-do not bend at your low back, instead bend at your hips, keeping your back straight


Dr Pierre Brunet
1A Springfield K1M1C9
www.RockcliffeChiro.com