The Most Common Winter Injuries And What Causes Them

There are a lot of reasons to dislike winter and the holidays, and for some it’s simply just a pain….literally.

A new survey finds:

·50% of Americans experience some sort of pain during the holidays.

·71% of those people say pain makes it harder for them to enjoy the holidays.

·37% try to hide their pain over the holiday season.

·Some of the most common winter injuries include:

o Back pain or injury (25%)

o Neck pain or tension (21%)

o Knee joint pain (18%)

o Bruises (17%)

So, how is everyone getting hurt during the cold winter months? Well, the top activities that cause winter injuries include:

·Shoveling snow (32%)

·Long rides in cars, planes or trains (30%)

·Cooking holiday meals (25%)

·Decorating the house (22%)

As for the most common causes of winter injuries, they include:

·Slipping while walking outside (25%)

·Burns and cuts while cooking holiday meals (23%)

·Decorating the house (17%)

·Shoveling snow (16%)