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HOW TO SHOVEL CORRECTLY
By Dr. David Slavin, Chiropractor
Winter is here! There is no getting around it. Unfortunately, along with “Old Man Winter” comes that dreaded four letter word - SNOW. Every year people get injured and sometimes even die from shoveling incorrectly or shoveling when they really shouldn’t be. Here are some guidelines to follow to prevent you from getting hurt or worse.
FIRST AND FOREMOST - Check with your doctor before you shovel. Shoveling places high stress on your heart, muscles, and joints. You need to be sure your body can handle it.
Shoveling is not an exercise you use to get into shape.
If you cannot shovel snow for any of the following reasons, find someone to help you BEFORE it snows.
DO NOT SHOVEL
If you have a health problem or are not in good shape.
If you do not feel well.
If you are over 45, smoke, sedentary, have high blood pressure, are overweight or have a heart condition.
If you have a history of back, neck, or muscle or joint problems.
IF YOU DECIDE TO SHOVEL
BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY SHOVEL:
Do not shovel after smoking or after eating a heavy meal. Avoid caffeine and ni****ne before shoveling.
Drink plenty of fluids before and during shoveling.
Shovel early and often. Begin when a light covering of snow is on the ground.
Use the right tool. Use an ergonomically designed shovel that feels comfortable for your height and strength. Plastic is lighter than metal, smaller blades means lighter loads.
Spray your shovel with Teflon to prevent the snow from sticking.
Dress warmly. Dress in layers. Don’t bundle up. Overheating puts extra strain on the heart.
Wear a hat to retain body heat. Wear a scarf over your nose and mouth. Wear gloves.
Warm up with gentle stretching exercises. Bend forward at the waist to loosen back muscles, move your arms in circles, and stretch your leg muscles slowly and gently.
DURING:
Work slowly, pace yourself. Shovel for five to seven minutes then rest for two to three minutes.
Don’t wait until you are tired or short of breath. If you start to fatigue, stop.
Take frequent breaks. Stretch during the breaks.
Peel layers of clothes off if you overheat.
Avoid overloading you shovel.
Look before you load. Watch out for large rocks, branches, ice patches, and uneven surfaces.
It is always best to push the snow.
First skim off the top layer and work your way down to the bottom.
If you must lift, do it correctly.
Keep one hand close to the base of the shovel.
Shovel by bending your legs at the knees. Let your legs do most of the work.
Lift with your legs; do not bend at the waist.
Do NOT throw snow over your shoulder or to the side. Pivot at your feet slowly.
As you lift, keep the shovel close to your body.
Don’t bear down. Breathe continuously and tighten your abdominal muscles.
Do NOT attempt to throw the snow any distance. Push the snow to a pile.
If using a snow blower, follow safety precautions completely. Never attempt to clear a clogged or stuck blade or auger before shutting off the power. Avoid wearing objects that can get caught in blades.

Dr. David Slavin is a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner serving the Lindenhurst community for over 35 years.
His practice is located at 672 North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst.
Feel free to call if you have any questions call: 631-956-BACK (2225).
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04/10/2024

I have had many CPR classes over the last 20+ years but was never told this…..
Have you ever thought about it ❤️
When you are alone and have a heart attack. What are you gonna do then ?
A really good post that can't be shared often enough:
1.
Take a 2 minute break and read this:
Let's say it's 5:25 pm and you're driving home after an unusually hard day's work.
2.
You are really tired and frustrated.
All of a sudden your chest pains. They are starting to radiate in the arm and jaw. It feels like being stabbed in the chest and heart. You're only a few miles away from the nearest hospital or home.
3.
Unfortunately you don't know if you can make it..
4.
Maybe you've taken CPR training, but the person running the course hasn't told you how to help yourself.
5.
How do you survive a heart attack when you're alone when it happens? A person who is feeling weak and whose heart is beating hard has only about 10 seconds before losing consciousness.
6.
But you can help yourself by coughing repeatedly and very strongly! Deep breaths before every cough. Coughing should be repeated every second until you arrive at the hospital or until your heart starts to beat normally.
7.
Deep breathing gives oxygen to your lungs and coughing movements boost the heart and blood circulation. Heart pressure also helps to restore a normal heartbeat. Here's how cardiac arrest victims can make it to the hospital for the right treatment
8.
Cardiologists say if someone gets this message and passes it on to 10 people, we can expect to save at least one life.
9. FOR WOMEN: You should know that women have additional and different symptoms. Rarely have crushing chest pain or pain in the arms. Often have indigestion and tightness across the back at the bra line plus sudden fatigue.
Instead of posting jokes, you're helping save lives by spreading this message.
❤️ COPY (hold your finger, click on the text and select copy, go to your own page and where you normally want to write, select finger again and paste

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving to our peeps. We are thankful and Grateful for everyone of you 🦃🍽🍁🙂

02/08/2017

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HOW TO SHOVEL CORRECTLY
By Dr. David Slavin, Chiropractor
Winter is here! There is no getting around it. Unfortunately, along with “Old Man Winter” comes that dreaded four letter word - SNOW. Every year people get injured and sometimes even die from shoveling incorrectly or shoveling when they really shouldn’t be. Here are some guidelines to follow to prevent you from getting hurt or worse.
FIRST AND FOREMOST - Check with your doctor before you shovel. Shoveling places high stress on your heart, muscles, and joints. You need to be sure your body can handle it.
Shoveling is not an exercise you use to get into shape.
If you cannot shovel snow for any of the following reasons, find someone to help you BEFORE it snows.
DO NOT SHOVEL
If you have a health problem or are not in good shape.
If you do not feel well.
If you are over 45, smoke, sedentary, have high blood pressure, are overweight or have a heart condition.
If you have a history of back, neck, or muscle or joint problems.
IF YOU DECIDE TO SHOVEL
BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY SHOVEL:
Do not shovel after smoking or after eating a heavy meal. Avoid caffeine and ni****ne before shoveling.
Drink plenty of fluids before and during shoveling.
Shovel early and often. Begin when a light covering of snow is on the ground.
Use the right tool. Use an ergonomically designed shovel that feels comfortable for your height and strength. Plastic is lighter than metal, smaller blades means lighter loads.
Spray your shovel with Teflon to prevent the snow from sticking.
Dress warmly. Dress in layers. Don’t bundle up. Overheating puts extra strain on the heart.
Wear a hat to retain body heat. Wear a scarf over your nose and mouth. Wear gloves.
Warm up with gentle stretching exercises. Bend forward at the waist to loosen back muscles, move your arms in circles, and stretch your leg muscles slowly and gently.
DURING:
Work slowly, pace yourself. Shovel for five to seven minutes then rest for two to three minutes.
Don’t wait until you are tired or short of breath. If you start to fatigue, stop.
Take frequent breaks. Stretch during the breaks.
Peel layers of clothes off if you overheat.
Avoid overloading you shovel.
Look before you load. Watch out for large rocks, branches, ice patches, and uneven surfaces.
It is always best to push the snow.
First skim off the top layer and work your way down to the bottom.
If you must lift, do it correctly.
Keep one hand close to the base of the shovel.
Shovel by bending your legs at the knees. Let your legs do most of the work.
Lift with your legs; do not bend at the waist.
Do NOT throw snow over your shoulder or to the side. Pivot at your feet slowly.
As you lift, keep the shovel close to your body.
Don’t bear down. Breathe continuously and tighten your abdominal muscles.
Do NOT attempt to throw the snow any distance. Push the snow to a pile.
If using a snow blower, follow safety precautions completely. Never attempt to clear a clogged or stuck blade or auger before shutting off the power. Avoid wearing objects that can get caught in blades.
Dr. David Slavin is a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner serving the Lindenhurst community for over 25 years.
His practice is located at 672 North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst.
Feel free to call if you have any questions call: 631-956-BACK (2225).

01/06/2017

HOW TO SHOVEL CORRECTLY
By Dr. David Slavin
Winter is here! There is no getting around it. Unfortunately, along with “Old Man Winter” comes that dreaded four letter word - SNOW. Every year people get injured and sometimes even die from shoveling incorrectly or shoveling when they really shouldn’t be. Here are some guidelines to follow to prevent you from getting hurt or worse.
FIRST AND FOREMOST - Check with your doctor before you shovel. Shoveling places high stress on your heart, muscles, and joints. You need to be sure your body can handle it.
Shoveling is not an exercise you use to get into shape.
If you cannot shovel snow for any of the following reasons, find someone to help you BEFORE it snows.
DO NOT SHOVEL
If you have a health problem or are not in good shape.
If you do not feel well.
If you are over 45, smoke, sedentary, have high blood pressure, are overweight or have a heart condition.
If you have a history of back, neck, or muscle or joint problems.
IF YOU DECIDE TO SHOVEL
BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY SHOVEL:
Do not shovel after smoking or after eating a heavy meal. Avoid caffeine and ni****ne before shoveling.
Drink plenty of fluids before and during shoveling.
Shovel early and often. Begin when a light covering of snow is on the ground.
Use the right tool. Use an ergonomically designed shovel that feels comfortable for your height and strength. Plastic is lighter than metal, smaller blades means lighter loads.
Spray your shovel with Teflon to prevent the snow from sticking.
Dress warmly. Dress in layers. Don’t bundle up. Overheating puts extra strain on the heart.
Wear a hat to retain body heat. Wear a scarf over your nose and mouth. Wear gloves.
Warm up with gentle stretching exercises. Bend forward at the waist to loosen back muscles, move your arms in circles, and stretch your leg muscles slowly and gently.
DURING:
Work slowly, pace yourself. Shovel for five to seven minutes then rest for two to three minutes.
Don’t wait until you are tired or short of breath. If you start to fatigue, stop.
Take frequent breaks. Stretch during the breaks.
Peel layers of clothes off if you overheat.
Avoid overloading you shovel.
Look before you load. Watch out for large rocks, branches, ice patches, and uneven surfaces.
It is always best to push the snow.
First skim off the top layer and work your way down to the bottom.
If you must lift, do it correctly.
Keep one hand close to the base of the shovel.
Shovel by bending your legs at the knees. Let your legs do most of the work.
Lift with your legs; do not bend at the waist.
Do NOT throw snow over your shoulder or to the side. Pivot at your feet slowly.
As you lift, keep the shovel close to your body.
Don’t bear down. Breathe continuously and tighten your abdominal muscles.
Do NOT attempt to throw the snow any distance. Push the snow to a pile.
If using a snow blower, follow safety precautions completely. Never attempt to clear a clogged or stuck blade or auger before shutting off the power. Avoid wearing objects that can get caught in blades.
Dr. David Slavin is a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner serving the Lindenhurst community for over 25 years.
His practice is located at 672 North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst.
Feel free to call if you have any questions call: 631-956-BACK (2225).

12/24/2016

We all wish our friends, clients and patients the happiest and healthiest Holiday Season!!