28/01/2026
Why Snow Shoveling Makes You Sore — and How Redstone Chiropractic & Wellness Can Help
Snow shoveling may look like a simple winter chore, but it is one of the most physically demanding activities many people do all season. The combination of cold temperatures, heavy loads, and repetitive bending and twisting places significant strain on your muscles and joints. This often leads to soreness in the lower back, shoulders, neck, hips, and knees.
When you shovel snow, your body is performing sudden lifting motions that it may not be conditioned for—especially if you’ve been less active during colder months. Cold muscles are tighter and more prone to strain, and awkward posture can cause spinal joints to stop moving properly. These joint restrictions, along with muscle tension and spasms, can result in stiffness, inflammation, and lingering pain for days after the storm has passed.
At Redstone Chiropractic & Wellness, we focus on restoring proper joint movement and helping your body heal naturally. Gentle chiropractic adjustments improve mobility, reduce nerve irritation, and help muscles relax so the body can recover more efficiently. Our care also helps prevent future injury by improving posture and biomechanics, making everyday movements safer and easier.
To enhance recovery and provide faster relief, we offer several supportive therapies tailored to your individual needs:
Medical-grade red light therapy helps reduce inflammation, increase circulation, and stimulate cellular repair deep within the muscles and tissues.
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) relaxes tight muscles, decreases spasms, and improves blood flow to sore areas.
Trigger point therapy targets painful muscle knots that contribute to tension and referred pain.
Myofascial release therapy focuses on relieving restrictions in connective tissue to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness.
By combining chiropractic care with these advanced therapies, we address both joint and muscle sources of pain for more complete and lasting relief.
Snow shoveling doesn’t have to lead to days of discomfort. With the right care, your body can recover quickly and stay strong throughout the winter months. Redstone Chiropractic & Wellness is here to help you heal, move better, and stay active all season long.
If you’re experiencing soreness or stiffness after shoveling snow, schedule an appointment today and let us help you get back to feeling your best. Call or text for an appointment 724-245-1614.