Dr. Peter Antall, a doctor on Amwell, gives his tips for staying safe during winter storms. How to prep for the big storm Be prepared with extra food, bottled water, formula (for infants); the essentials Identify a backup source of warmth, in the event that your heating goes out - i.e. a wood stove, battery operated space heater Watch out for ice on your doorstep, drive way, or road (salt/sand where necessary) How to Prevent Injury when shoveling Use a weight belt, if you have known back issues Use your legs – not just your arms and back Push, don’t lift the snow If injured, you should Rest – stop what you’re doing to attend to the injury Apply heat to the location of the injury (this could be in the form of a heating pad, hot bath or shower) Take an anti-inflammatory medication See a doctor on Amwell.com or via the Amwell app, if the injury feels worse or you need a professional opinion
