According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 42,000 Americans get injured raking leaves. Another 11,500 people get injured snow shoveling, notes the Washington Post. If you have been injured doing either of those things, know that you are not alone. At West Buffalo Chiropractic in Buffalo, Dr. Vaquero looks at how to find pain relief when dealing with an injury from raking or snow shoveling.

Kinds of Injuries

The most common kinds of injuries from raking leaves are:

• Herniated discs
• Muscle sprains in the arms, back, or arms
• Injuries from getting hit by the rake

Shoveling snow isn’t any safer. Common injuries include:

• Soft tissue injuries
• Back injuries
• Broken bones, usually in the arms or hands
• Head injuries
• Injuries from slipping and falling
• Injuries from getting hit by the shovel

After going through this list, you may want to simply hire someone to rake your leaves and shovel your snow to avoid these issues.

Chiropractic Care for Personal Injuries

If a couple of days’ rest and alternating the use of hot and cold therapies isn’t working, it means your body needs help healing. Chiropractic care can give it that help. Chiropractors use many types of therapy, since people have different needs, depending on their unique situation. Best of all, chiropractors use non-invasive, drug-free pain relief techniques.

Spinal Decompression

A properly aligned spine helps your body heal and reduces pain. One of the gentler spinal alignment techniques is spinal decompression, which stretches your back into alignment. This technique is especially good for back pain and joint pain.

Ultrasound Therapy

The most common types of injuries from shoveling snow are soft tissue injuries. Ultrasound therapy is a therapy that often helps soft tissue injuries. It uses soundwaves to gently massage and stretch the overworked soft tissues.

Contact Our Chiropractor in Buffalo, NY

If you have suffered an injury while raking leaves or snow shoveling and live in the Buffalo area, contact West Buffalo Chiropractic to schedule an appointment with Dr. Vaquero. Call our team today at (716) 248-2825 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.