For many people around the world, shoveling snow is a winter reality. There is a lot of information about proper body mechanics to avoid back injuries when shoveling snow. But, unfortunately, there aren't many useful hints for people who happen to be recovering from tennis elbows. There are still some things to know before grabbing your shovel and going outside. So if you are recovering from tennis elbow and there is no other option for your sidewalk or driveway to clear, read on!

First of all, shoveling snow is a tough activity, so make sure your back, heart and arms are done before you consider removing the sidewalk. Warm up your muscles before you start. Especially for tennis elbows, it is important to do forearm stretching. Put your arm in front of you, palm down, place your other hand on the back of your hand, press gently, bend your wrist to the floor, stretch your forearm extensor…

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