Tips to Prevent Spring Gardening Injuries
- posted: May 18, 2020
Tips to Prevent Spring Gardening Injuries
The weather is starting to warm up here in Illinois and, for many of us, that means getting out in the garden, cleaning up the beds, and planting flowers and vegetables. While gardening is great for overall exercise and something that you can do at almost any age, gardening can cause injuries if you are not careful. Below are a few tips to help you through the gardening season without injury.
How To Avoid Spring Gardening Injuries
1. Stretch first. You would not think of going for a run without stretching and warming up first. However, most people dive right into their digging and spreading projects without giving their muscles an opportunity to warm up. This can lead to pulled or strained muscles.
2. Be smart when you lift. One of the leading causes of back and neck pain is incorrect lifting. If you have heavy bags of soil or mulch to lift, make sure to use your legs by bending at the knees, not at your back.
3. Don't do everything in one day. Taking frequent breaks and limiting the amount of work you do in a single day can help you prevent overusing muscles that are not used to exercise, as well as avoiding repetitive stress injuries.
4. Stay hydrated. The weather may still be cool, but you will still lose fluids by doing heavy work like digging and planting. Be sure to drink more water than you think you need to make sure that your muscles and joints stay well hydrated.
Call Arlington Chiropractic Clinic Today!
If despite your best efforts, you end up with a gardening-related injury, we are here to help. To learn more about how our Arlington Heights Chiropractor can help you with your back and neck pain and to schedule an appointment, contact us at 847-259-4493. The doctors at Arlington Chiropractic Clinic have more than 90 years of combined experience in helping people like you with neck and back pain.
- posted: May 18, 2020
Tips to Prevent Spring Gardening Injuries
The weather is starting to warm up here in Illinois and, for many of us, that means getting out in the garden, cleaning up the beds, and planting flowers and vegetables. While gardening is great for overall exercise and something that you can do at almost any age, gardening can cause injuries if you are not careful. Below are a few tips to help you through the gardening season without injury.
How To Avoid Spring Gardening Injuries
1. Stretch first. You would not think of going for a run without stretching and warming up first. However, most people dive right into their digging and spreading projects without giving their muscles an opportunity to warm up. This can lead to pulled or strained muscles.
2. Be smart when you lift. One of the leading causes of back and neck pain is incorrect lifting. If you have heavy bags of soil or mulch to lift, make sure to use your legs by bending at the knees, not at your back.
3. Don't do everything in one day. Taking frequent breaks and limiting the amount of work you do in a single day can help you prevent overusing muscles that are not used to exercise, as well as avoiding repetitive stress injuries.
4. Stay hydrated. The weather may still be cool, but you will still lose fluids by doing heavy work like digging and planting. Be sure to drink more water than you think you need to make sure that your muscles and joints stay well hydrated.
Call Arlington Chiropractic Clinic Today!
If despite your best efforts, you end up with a gardening-related injury, we are here to help. To learn more about how our Arlington Heights Chiropractor can help you with your back and neck pain and to schedule an appointment, contact us at 847-259-4493. The doctors at Arlington Chiropractic Clinic have more than 90 years of combined experience in helping people like you with neck and back pain.
