[Promo] Gardening Do's and Don'ts

[DrLiz Greenberg]

*The International Chiropractic Association has a recommended list of 10
"Do’s and Don’ts of Gardening" guidelines to help you garden safely.*

1. Warm up with light movement or a brisk walk to loosen your muscles and
increase your flexibility.

2. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Do not overexert, vary your
activities, and take regular rest breaks.

3. When performing ground-level work like weeding, avoid standing upright
and bending over repeatedly. Get closer to the task by kneeling or sitting
on the ground or agardening bench, rather than bending and twisting from
the waist.

4. Keep your back protected when you stand up from a sitting or crouching
position. Rise up by straightening your legs at the knees, not by lifting
your torso from the waist.

5. Lift dirt and plants by letting your arms, legs and thighs carry the
load; bend and straighten at the knees instead of the back and hips. Lift
the load close to your body’s torso and center of gravity, use the handle,
and move smaller, more manageable loads at a time.

6. Use long-handled tools to give you leverage and to help you avoid having
to stoop while raking, digging, pushing or mowing.

7. Switch hands frequently when doing prolonged raking, hoeing, or digging
actions. Repetitive motion on one side can bring on progressively serious
joint imbalances and may produce postural misalignments and pain, including
muscle spasms in the neck, shoulder and lower back.

8. Don’t work too long in one position, especially one that is awkward or
unusual. This can reduce circulation, restrict mobility, and promote strain
injuries.

9. Carry objects close to your body. Keeping the load close to your center
of gravity reduces the risk of straining your neck and back.
10. Don’t overexpose yourself to long periods of sun. Use a natural sun
block and other sun-protective measures on your head and skin, drink plenty
of fluids, and take frequent breaks.

Don't forget to use Tick Repellent!!

*Dr. Elizabeth Greenberg*
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