The winter season is officially upon us, and with it come the holidays, colder temperatures, and the high potential for snowstorms. And while the snow can provide for picturesque landscapes and harmless childhood debauchery, it also means that many of us will be shoveling our cars out of it. During the winter months, Merckling Family Chiropractic sees our fair share of patients who have injured their backs while shoveling snow. And while we are more than happy to help alleviate these back pains, we would much rather the injuries had not occurred in the first place. In this article we are going to discuss some of the most effective ways to prevent back pain caused by snow shoveling.
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