Snow Shoveling

We often see patients at Highland Physical Therapy who have injured themselves when shoveling snow. It’s actually more common than you might think – so if you have, you’re not alone!You might experience aches and pains as you shovel snow, or it may become progressively more painful leaving you reliant on painkillers to get through the … Read more

Winter in Idaho can bring a LOT of snow. And we’ve already accumulated a bunch this past week. This article lists some tips for protecting your body during snow removal – while using a shovel or snow blower. Most are common sense, yet still worth reviewing. 1. Warm up muscles to prevent straining. Like bubble gum, … Read more