2. When in doubt, stick your butt out!
One of the most common mistakes gardeners make is with their technique. Your back is incredibly strong and resilient when you maintain the natural curves. In the lower back, the curve is called lordosis. When you stick your butt out, you will naturally increase the curve, a.k.a lordosis, and protect your back from injuries. Whether you are working with a shovel, rake, or spade, it is vital to keep your curves. Also, when bending to pull weeds, it is better to kneel or squat so you can maintain the straight spine position and protect your back.
3. Safety First
You can take simple steps to ensure you are safe while gardening. The most important include: 1. Take frequent breaks or alternate tasks such as digging, lifting, and walking. Adding in some simple backbends before starting can also help decrease your risk of pain or injury.
2. Choose the right gardening tools to limit the stress on your body
3. Use your hips and knees to lift, rather than your back.
We will also design a comprehensive exercise and education program to get you back to comfortably doing what you want to do! Sources: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006555.pub2/full?highlightAbstract=b ack%7Cexercise%7Cpain%7Cexercis • https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/9/468 • https://www.sciencedirect.com/ science/article/abs/pii/S0140673618304896
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