It’s so tempting on a hot day to want to just plunge into the nearest pool or other body of water.
But before you do, remember: feet-first.
Diving into shallow water is one of the major causes of spinal cord trauma, according to the National Institutes of Health. Although anyone could sustain a spinal cord injury, the group most commonly affected are young, healthy people, particularly men between the ages of 15 and 35.
via The Dangers of Diving Into Shallow Water | Kendall Regional Medical Center.