Tips for avoiding back injuries, heart attacks while shoveling snow

Published on: 01/06/2025

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Mon, January 6th 2025 at 11:37 AM

Updated Mon, January 6th 2025 at 3:42 PM

A crew shovels snow along North Capitol Street in the nation's capital on Jan. 6, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — A lot of snow can lead to a lot of shoveling, and doing so safely can prevent not only back injuries but also heart attacks.

The National Weather Service recommends the following tips for shoveling heavy, wet snow:

Dress warmly - Make sure to cover your head, fingers and toes
Stay hydrated - Avoid heavy meals right before or after shoveling
Move only small amounts of snow - Don’t try to lift too heavy of a load with one pass of the shovel
Take frequent breaks - Stop shoveling entirely if you feel exhausted

Most of the region saw a minimum of about four inches of snow Sunday evening into Monday.

Keep up with the latest weather forecast by clicking here.

News Source : https://wfxl.com/news/nation-world/tips-for-avoiding-back-injuries-heart-attacks-while-shoveling-snow

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