As if winter isn’t already frustrating enough with all of the snow, winter weather advisories, shoveling, icy roads, and cold weather, it can also be hard on the back. Plus, cold weather tends to worsen back or joint pain pain. On top of all of that, shoveling snow and scraping off the icy car windshield can worsen your already-existing back pain.
If you suffer from back pain, there are several winter activities that you may wish to avoid as much as possible. It is also a good idea to visit a chiropractor at Premier Health to help to ease your symptoms so that they can be controlled and do not worsen.
Cold weather makes for icy sidewalks and parking lots. Each year, our chiropractors prepare for people who have fallen on the ice and dislocated their pelvis or fractured their wrist or tailbone. If you take a fall this winter, call your chiropractor at Premier Health right away before your symptoms worsen. If issues are not confronted right away, it could lead to more chronic issues.
Shoveling snow is a physically demanding activity that can also cause a great deal of back pain, even for people who generally do not experience back pain. Plus, it also puts people at risk for heart attacks and strains and sprains in the wrist, lower back, elbows, and shoulders. If you find yourself suffering from back or joint pain after shoveling, be sure to contact your chiropractor at Premier Health right away!
To avoid pain associated with shoveling snow, you can also take a few precautions beforehand such as warming up with stretching tight muscles, remembering to lift with your legs and not your back, keeping the amount of snow on the shovel to a minimum, remembering to not bend and twist, and take regular breaks!
If you enjoy winter sports, you could also be at risk of developing back pain or other serious injuries. Winter activities that include skiing, ice skating, snowboarding, hockey, and sledding, can all cause serious back pain and injury.
Instead of missing out on your next winter activity, visit your chiropractor after each trip to the slopes or ice rink to ensure that your body is not injured in any way. Plus, our chiropractors at Premier Health can help with a wide range of issues, and we can even help you to manage your diet and exercise regimen.
We are also a great option for the whole family! Our certified chiropractors will help you to feel your best and we will give you tips for improving your overall health and wellness.
Give one of our chiropractors a call today and instead of sitting indoors all winter long, enjoy your favorite winter sports. We can help you manage your winter issues!