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Make Your Yard Pretty Without Back Pain!
Gardening is exercise, and like any exercise it goes better when your body is ready for it. A few habits can help keep your back comfortable all season.
Warm up first
Walk around for a few minutes before you start digging or lifting bags of soil.
Warm up again after sitting
If you have been kneeling or sitting on a stool for a while, stand up and move around before you lift anything heavy.
Lift with your knees and hips
Bend at your knees and hips instead of your waist, and keep the load close to your body.
Don’t lift and twist
Twisting while lifting puts extra strain on your lower back. Turn your feet instead of your spine, and carry bags close to your body.
Take breaks
Switch tasks every 20–30 minutes so you aren’t holding one position too long.