Shoveling snow can mean taking on more than your body can handle. And ignoring signs that you need to take a break from shoveling may prove to be harmful. Health care providers at Mayo Clinic Health System want to ensure your safety as you clear driveways and sidewalks, so here are some tips for safe snow shoveling: Be heart conscious.

2019年1月28日 · Shoveling snow can mean taking on more than your body can handle. And ignoring signs that you need to take a break from shoveling may prove to be harmful. Health care providers at Mayo Clinic Health System want to ensure your safety as you clear driveways and sidewalks, so here are some tips for safe snow shoveling: Be heart conscious.

2024年1月9日 · Shoveling and digging out after a heavy snowfall can be a good workout for most people; but for those with heart disease, shoveling is best left for others to do. Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes , a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says she encourages exercising, but the combination of cold weather and strenuous exercise puts extra strain on your heart and can ...

2023年11月27日 · "Many people don't realize the workout involved while shoveling and digging out from a heavy snowfall," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.D., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. "It's an arduous activity that puts extra strain on your heart, and for those with heart disease , we recommend having someone else clear the snow altogether."

2021年11月26日 · In general, before shoveling snow, most people should perform shoulder exercises to stretch and warm up. And if you feel pain building up in your shoulder, consider that a sign that it's time to take a break instead of ignoring the warning. Go inside, get some coffee, tea or hot chocolate, and let your shoulder recover.

2015年12月28日 · Shoveling snow can be good exercise when performed correctly. But taking on more than your body can handle or ignoring signs that you need to take a break may prove to be harmful. Health care providers at Mayo Clinic Health System want to ensure your safety as you clear driveways and sidewalks, so here are some tips for safe snow shoveling:

2015年1月6日 · Shoveling snow can provide good exercise when done correctly but can prove harmful if people try to take on more than they can handle or use faulty techniques. Here are some tips from physicians at Mayo Clinic Health System for injury-free snow shoveling: • If you're inactive and have a history of heart trouble, talk to your doctor […]

2022年1月6日 · Often, for those who have long-standing back issues, the best way to avoid injury may be to avoid shoveling altogether by purchasing a snowblower or hiring someone to help. Warm up and stretch beforehand. Treat snow shoveling like any other workout. Warm up to get the heart rate up and blood flowing beforehand.

2020年12月29日 · A major winter storm is blanketing the Upper Midwest and that means people will soon be shoveling significant amounts of snow from driveways and sidewalks. Health care providers at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis. are urging caution when shoveling because ignoring the signs of overdoing it could mean ending up in the emergency […]

Shoveling snow can be a good workout, but it's not for everyone. Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D. Cardiovascular ...