AVOID ACHES & PAINS IN THE GARDEN THIS SEASON Common gardening activities, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching, andrakingcancausestressandstrainonmusclesand joints.This isespecially true for senior citizens and people who are normally sedentary. Different body areas such as the shoulders, neck, back, and knees can be vulnerable to injury during gardening.
These tips can help prevent injuries: • Warm up before you garden. A 10 minute brisk walk and stretches for the spine and limbs are good ways to warm up.
• Change positions frequently to avoid stiffness or cramping.
•Makeuseofagardencartorwheelbarrow tomoveheavyplantingmaterials or tools. Be sure to keep your back straight while using a wheelbarrow. • If kneeling on both knees causes discomfort in your back, try kneeling on one and keep the other foot on the ground. Use knee pads or a gardening pad when kneeling. • If kneeling or leaning down to the ground causes significant pain in your back or knees, consider using elevated planters to do your gardening. • Avoid bending your wrist upwards when pulling things or using gardening tools. Instead, keep your wrist straight and use your shoulder muscles to pull and lift. • End your gardening session with some gentle backward bending of your low back, a short walk and light stretching, similar to stretches done before starting. Gardeners gain many vitamins and nutrients in their bodies naturally. Vitamin D from working during the day, growing and eating vegetables, Orangetheory Fitness Free One Hour Workout! Summer’s on the way. Start burning for your best swimsuit body with a result-driven workout that everybody from “The Today Show” to Shape magazine and Men’s journal is talking about. So join us for a 1-hour workout that keeps burning calories for up to 36 hours, for free. Start Burning Fat for FREE! Book a Free Workout Today. Call 901-302-6132 for more information.
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