4 Tips for a Pleasurable and Healthy Gardening Season
Working in the garden should be a pleasure, not a pain!
Knees and backs typically get all of the focus when it comes to working in the dirt, but cultivating a whole-body approach is key. Here are our top 4 tips for a pleasurable and healthy gardening season.
- Switch it up – Bending, kneeling or overusing one part of your body for long periods of time can cause injury. Be sure to vary tasks in the garden and switch up activities to give specific parts of your body a rest.
- #ExerciseIsMedicine – Stretching before and during your time in the garden can reduce the risk of injury. Don’t forget to stretch your arms, shoulders, wrists and legs.
- Remember your pelvic health! – Lifting and straining can cause issues in women like prolapse and incontinence, which may not be immediately obvious.
- Know your limits – They don’t give out prizes for pushing beyond your physical limitations. Listen to your body, take breaks when you need them and drink plenty of water to hydrate your joints and connective tissues.
Interested in having us develop a physiotherapy plan to keep you in your garden all season? Book an appointment with us and we can treat you on-site!
People with disabilities, seniors and children can find it especially rewarding to spend time in the garden tending plants and growing their own food.