Time to Shovel Again! 4 Tips to Protect Your Spine and Joints

February 26, 2015

Keep your arms close to your body and use your core for strength and stability.
Make small scoops, especially with heavy, wet snow.
Avoid throwing snow great distances. Instead, push the snow.
Pace yourself. Shoveling is cardio and strength training rolled into one.

Foot and Ankle

Hammer Toe

A hammer toe is so named because the affected toe resembles a hammer when the joint is stuck in an upright position. Initially, hammer toes are flexible and can be corrected with simple measures, but if left untreated, they can be fixed and require surgery. This deformity can cause pain

September 20, 2023