Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, gives six tips to protect your back when shoveling show.

“The core really helps to protect the back and spine,” she explains ... But whatever you do, don’t forget that bloody core! Again, begin on your back Keeping the back flat on the floor ...

“That’s why it’s important that you prime and protect the structures to be able to handle the tasks that you’re asking of it.” Taking steps to look after your back during your workout ...

Your horse’s back is more than just a place to sit ... When muscles around the spine try to protect an injured or nonfunctional area by contracting, the spine can actually take on the ...