Patient Success Story
Avoid Aches & Pains In The Garden This Spring!
“I am extremely happy with the results. I could say that my pain and stiffness is 95% better. I can drive, sit, walk, and cook comfortably. I barely have any pain. I can go up the stairs without any pain and my back pain is almost gone. Thank you so much to the team at Marathon Physical Therapy.” -Jacklin M. “I am extremely happy with the results”
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Common gardening activities, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching, and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints. This is especially true for senior citizens and people who are normally sedentary. Different body areas such as theshoulders,neck,back,andkneescanbevulnerable to injuryduringgardening. 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. • Make use of a garden cart or wheelbarrow to move heavy planting materials 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 theotherfooton theground.Usekneepadsoragardeningpadwhenkneeling. • 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. • Endyourgardeningsessionwithsomegentlebackwardbendingofyour lowback, a short walk and light stretching, similar to stretches done before starting.
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Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following: HAVE THEM CALL US TODAY! THEY WILL THANK YOU AND SO WILL WE! (516) 487-9810
Marathon Physical Therapy
Author: Andrea Avruskin PT, DPT
(516) 487-9810 3
www.marathonptny.com
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