Minimizing gardening aches & pains

Gardening is a wonderful way to spend time outside this summer, however, keep in mind that it should be treated like any other physical activity and that you need to prepare your body for it in order to minimize your chance of injury.

Here are some tips to keep in mind before heading out into your yard:

1. Warm up
2. Use proper form and alignment. - This will decrease your chance of developing sprain/strain injuries.
3. .Take frequent breaks - Take breaks every 15-20 minutes to allow your muscles and joints to rest.