DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE
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. • Ifkneelingonbothkneescausesdiscomfort inyourback, trykneelingononeand keeptheotherfootontheground.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. • 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. PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS Concerned with the well-being! “The therapist was knowledgeable and concerned with the well-being of their patients.” - Frances Made me comfortable! “She made me totally comfortable in new surroundings. Thanks so much!” - Vonnie I would recommend anyone! “I would recommend anyone needing physical therapy to use Priority. Thank you!” - Susan It helped a lot! “I really appreciate Lauren’s encouragement and confidence in my recovery. It helped a lot! “ - Kirsten AVOID ACHES & PAINS WHILE GARDENING THIS YEAR.
At Priority Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get Priority Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury
1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
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