Although falls are more common during winter months, they are not inevitable and they are often preventable with the right preparation. By improving strength, practicing balance, adjusting your environment, and addressing risk factors early, you can move through the season with greater stability and confidence.

You only get one body. No backup. No replacement. No reset button. Caring for it is not selfish. It is essential.

Winter didn’t waste any time this year. We’ve already had a big snowfall, and many of us had our first round of shoveling, slipping, and adjusting to icy conditions. As the snow comes down, the risk of injury goes up. Every winter, thousands of people end up in emergency rooms due to skiing and snowboarding accidents, slips on ice, and shoulder or back injuries from shoveling. Even more people quietly develop nagging aches and pains simply because their bodies weren’t ready for the sudden...