Milton chiropractor discusses: prevent gardening injuries

Here's another blog from a Milton chiropractor discussing: prevent gardening injuries

Hopefully this beautiful weather is here to stay. If you love gardening, i'm sure you've already started thinking about tidying up your yard and prepping for the upcoming gardening season.

Keep in mind, gardening is a wonderful way to stay active in the warm weather, but it is also a physical activity, and precautions should be observed to reduce chance of injury.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

1. Warm up before starting - a short walk should do the trick  - include gentle stretches as well.
2. Kneel, don't bend to garden
3. Change positions often
4. Alternate between heavy and light tasks
5. Take frequent breaks

Tips from the Ontario Chiropractic Association: https://www.chiropractic.on.ca/get-set-to-garden-your-back-health