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In Boston, we're getting dumped on with weigh too much...er, way too much snow! Here's a helpful article for those of you that must shovel. An excerpt and the link below:
Use ergonomic lifting techniques Whenever possible, push the snow to one side rather than lifting it. When lifting the snow shovel is necessary, make sure to use ergonomic lifting techniques: Always face towards the object you intend to lift Bend at the hips, not the low back, and push the chest out, pointing forward. Then, bend your knees and lift with your leg muscles, keeping your back straight Keep your loads light and do not lift an object that is too heavy for you If you must lift a shovel full, grip the shovel with one hand as close to the blade as comfortably possible and the other hand on the handle (handle and arm length will vary the technique) Avoid twisting the back to move your object to its new location � always pivot your whole body to face the new direction Keep the heaviest part of the object close to your body at your center of gravity Walk to the new location to deposit the item rather than reaching or tossing When gripping the shovel, keep your hands about 12 inches apart to provide greater stability and minimize the chances of injuring your low back.
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i'm totaly impressed we have a snow blower here my wife told me we didnt need. its 3yrs old and she has never used it saying thats a dudes job.
last week we when down south to visit her parents in SC. and which i was sick all week and still sick. this morning after 14 inches of snow she asked how to use it. and she snow blewed the driveway and walkways. go bev best wishes chuck |
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This post is from last year, but the subject is still helpful...albeit a day late for folks in the Northeast!
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"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate |
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Snow shoveling
Just a gentle reminder, if you are blessed with excess quantities of the fluffy white stuff. I shoveled for the 2nd time this weekend....and will have to later too.
Be careful! Also see this post about some neat traction for footwear.
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"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate |
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Ah yes, snow shoveling is what started my lumbar pain in the first place (though I don't think it was the direct cause). And of course I was doing it incorrectly. Now I live in NC, I don't have to worry about snow as much.
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Hey Todd,
Right on, gots to be some youngster who wants a little cash if you can't hire a professional! Or your spouse, sorry honeys. I second "Be good to yourself" be an " "and leave the " " alone. Sandy
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**Accidents, active life-style, always some back/neck pain controlled w/ibuphrofen 2004 excessive pain, x-ray, PT, MRI diagnosis cervical DDD **PM recommended, meds, PT, massage therapy, chiropractor, injections **Dec. 2007 numbness and weakness in left arm/thumb, x-rays, MRI, discs at C4-7 pushing on spinal cord, fusion or ADR out of country **April 7, 2008, discogram at C3-4, surgery 4 levels, Prodisc-C, Dr. Bertagnoli, Germany |
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or just spread some of that melty stuff on it like I do, and call it done
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Timeline: 1988:sprained neck roller skating 1989:dislocated neck in a freak accident 1993:MVA 1995:diagnosed with bulging disc C5/6 2000:disk herniated 2000-2004:multiple treatments including nerve root block, trigger point injections, epidural steroid injections, pt 2005-2008: pain meds and muscle relaxers only ProDisc-C replacement on c5/c6 11/18/08 |
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Just refreshing this topic to remind people about the importance of safety in the crappy, cold weather...for us northern folks! Four inches of wet snow here in Boston, then rain.
Luckily, no complaints from me of my back after all that shoveling.
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"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate |
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Wish I had gotten that advice years ago, then I probably wouldn't be in the condition I'm in now. I probably would have ignored it, though. I hope the rest of you reading this DON'T IGNORE IT!!! Shoveling heavy, wet snow is what aggravated my condition and led to my eventual downfall.
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C5-6 herniation C6-7 moderate bulge 3 auto accidents in 1986, 1987, 1988 Chiropractic, physical therapy, TENS, acupuncture, massage, epidural steroid injections Metaxalone !!! Massage in a pill !!! |
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Since we were blessed with snow...
I am refreshing this topic as a reminder for folks that have to shovel. Also not the previous topics mentioning YakTrax, a smart clip on traction webbing for any footwear.
I just found some other helpful information, along with an instructional video here.
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"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate |
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