Monday, January 31, 2011

The hidden dangers from shoveling

Here is another reason to hate, shoveling your driveway (as if there wasn't enough reasons): almost 11,500 people seriously injured every year during clearing off their driveways, sidewalks and more, according to new research from the American Journal of emergency medicine.

To minimize the risk of wound up in the hospital, lead study author Gary Smith, Dr.Ph, consults with an ergonomic shovel - the kind that is larger and has got a curved shaft - the reduced bend radius of you lot. This takes a lot of pressure off of your lower back, he explains.

Already hurt? Read our guide to the back pain in the lower to get relief. And be sure to avoid these 5 cold weather disasters.

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