Snow shoveling can be dangerous: One study found it’s responsible for 11,500 serious injuries and almost 100 deaths annually.
Jan. 4, 2023 -- The winter stolstice passed on Dec. 21, ushering in a season of substantial snow, with thousands of Americans heading out to shovel their driveways in the coming months.found it’s responsible for 11,500 serious injuries and almost 100 deaths annually. So before you reach for your shovel, or even your snow blower, familiarize yourself with the risks and take precautions.
“That means close to 2,000 pounds were moved during the 10 minutes, [or] the equivalent weight of a midsize car," Franklin says. Breathing cold air causes blood vessels to constrict, which raises blood pressure and limits blood flow. People at highest risk for shoveling-related cardiac events are people over age of 45, people with hidden heart disease or known cardiac problems, people who are typically inactive, are overweight or obese, and people who have one or more cardiac risk factors, such as cigarette smoking, high cholesterol, or diabetes, Franklin says.Ken Hansraj, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at in Poughkeepsie, NY, says that show shoveling affects not only the heart but also the back.
He also recommends deep belly breathing before going outdoors and remaining conscious of your breathing throughout the shoveling.If you do lift snow, do it carefully, remaining aware of your posture. Keep your head upright, looking up, expand your chest, keep your shoulders behind you, contract your stomach muscles, and tuck your pelvis.
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