Maybe we will get lucky this winter and not have to worry about shoveling inches (or feet) of snow. We can cross our fingers all we want but at some point this winter, we will most likely have to dig out the snow shovels from the garage. Shoveling snow is a common catalyst for back pain. It's cold and frankly, we just don't want to do it. This leads to rushing through the process while sacrificing proper ergonomics. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting hurt. 1. Bending