Hey, garden lovers! Ready to make your yard the envy of the neighborhood? Before you dig in, let’s talk about something important: preventing back pain! Here are some easy tips to keep you pain-free while you garden:
Warm Up! Gardening is exercise! Get your body ready by standing up and walking around for a few minutes before you start digging or lifting heavy stuff.
Warm Up Again! Been sitting on that stool for a bit and it's time to move some dirt? Stand up and walk around for a few minutes before you do that. Your spine’s got a memory, and your back needs time to recover from the prolonged sitting.
Lift from Your Knees and Hips! Don’t use your waist to lift - bend those knees and hips instead! It keeps the stress off your spine and saves you from the dreaded bulging disc.
No Lift and Twist! Twisting while lifting is a big no-no. It puts up to four times more stress on your spine. Lift that bag of dirt between your legs, close to your body, and avoid the twisty-toss move.
Happy gardening! Stay safe and pain-free out there!
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