The Most Common of Winter Injuries

Do you get injured at some point every winter? You're not the only one. It turns out 50% of Americans suffer from some sort of pain every holiday season. 71% of Americans said they have suffered a winter injury, but what are the most common ones?

Most Common Winter Activities that Cause Pain:

Shoveling Snow (32%)
Long rides in planes, trains, and automobiles (30%)
Cooking holiday meals (25%)
Decorating the house (22%)

Most Commonly Reported Winter Injuries:

Back injury (25%)
Neck pain (21%)
Knee joint pain (18%)
Bruises (17%)

Common Causes of Winter Injuries:

Slipping while walking outside (25%)
Burns and cuts while cooking holiday meals (23%)
Decorating the house (17%)
Shoveling snow (16%)

Here's the official "No Winter Injuries" checklist from renowned safety analyst, The Dwyer:

Stay Inside
Don't Decorate
Watch Netflix
Order Take Out
Have the Neighbor Kid Shovel the Sidewalk