Many people look forward to the first snow that often drapes the trees so elegantly.
That is a lot of snow to shovel. It is not surprising to learn that many people suffer from muscle fatigue, low back strain, vertebral disc damage, and even spinal fractures during the winter season. Some of these injuries result from excessive stress to spinal structures and others by slip and fall accidents. The most severe injuries and pain are likely to occur in the back region. Recognizing the low back is especially susceptible to strain or injury, it would be prudent to review steps to prevent injury.