3 Pain Free Gardening Tips Gardening offers the opportunity to plant flowers, clean out the flower beds and vegetable garden. However, you have to take steps to protect your back from injury during gardening. 1. Warm Up First. Yes, you should warm up before you start gardening. Your low back is the most vulnerable to injury first thing in the morning. So, it is important for morning gardeners to make sure to walk or be up and moving around for at least 45 minutes before starting any bending or lifting. This along with stretching will keep you safer. Just like before and after a run or workout, you have to stretch before gardening and again after you complete your gardening, each day. Failing to warm up first through stretches or a walk increases your risk of back pain or injury. 2. Dress for the Garden. Gardening requires dressing for the occasion. In addition to wearing long pants, you have to wear supportive shoes. Make sure your shoes have a skid-resistant sole and cover the entire foot. Wearing shoes with good arch support helps take away some of the strain that gardening potentially causes to your back. 3. Safety First. Choose the right gardening tools to limit the stress on your body! • Limit the weight of the tool – the tool should be sturdy but not heavy. • Choose handles that provide a comfortable grip size that is soft and easily fits into your hand. • Choose a tool that is efficient at the task it is meant to perform. One that utilizes leverage and is sharp enough to cut. Protect your back before, during and after your gardening by following these tips. If you still experience any pain after following these tips, schedule an appointment with us today! The Balance Support Team Many of you are walking through the door to seek help in recovering from an injury or relief from pain. The staff at Balance know this and are empathetic to your distress. Your first point of contact is with Lekha, Brenda or Janet which are friendly and want to help you get in for your appointments as quickly as possible. That’s our top priority as well as helping make your experience overall at Balance enjoyable as well as healing. Lekha started at Balance in April of 2017 bringing with her a background in healthcare supporting billing, scheduling, insurance verification and patient care. She is very knowledgeable and always willing to help you understand your benefits and appointments. You’ll find Lekha at our Windham location. BrendacametoBalance inJulyof2018andalsocomes fromahealthcare background previously working at an Urgent care center in Southern New Hampshire. She’s been a great asset to the teamwith a bright smile and friendly demeanor that gets to know every patient as they walk in the door. You can reach Brenda in both offices as she supports both our Windham and Goffstown locations.
SALMON WITH HONEY & GARLIC SAUCE Healthy Recipe
Ingredients
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce • 3 tbsp honey • 2 tsp cornstarch • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • lemon wedges for garnish
• 1 1/4 lb salmon fillets • 2 tsp olive oil • salt and pepper to taste • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 cup water
Instructions Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Place the salmon skin side up in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan, place on a plate while covering with foil to keep warm. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the water, soy sauce and honey combination to the pan, and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened. Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Recipe/Photo Courtesy: Sara of dinneratthezoo.com/honey-garlic-salmon
Janet has been with Balance since 2010 starting at the front desk and is currently the front office manager. She received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2016 from SNHU. She’s your go to if you have questions about your insurance and is always willing to help explain your concerns or questions about your benefits. She supports both the Windham and Goffstown locations.
Call Balance Rehab at 603.890.8844 , or visit our website at balance-rehab.com to schedule your appointment today!
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