05/24/2021
On our final day of our 3 part series on pain-free gardening we are going to show some love to our back. Back pain is very common with gardening because of the repetitive bending that is involved. One way to help prevent pain is to stretch your back before, after and even during gardening to help keep your back joints and muscles feeling good.
How to:
Start by laying on your stomach. Place your hands underneath your shoulders. Press your upper body up while leaving your pelvis on the ground. Hold for 3 seconds. From here, keep your hands on the mat but send your hips backwards so that you are sitting on your calves. Your flexibility will determine how far back you can go. Hold for 3 seconds. For an added stretch, walk your hands towards the left. Hold for 3 seconds. Then, walk your hands back through the center and towards the right. Hold for 3 seconds. Repeat this series 5-10 times before and after gardening. Bonus points for taking a break while you are gardening to do it again.
Remember this is for educational purposed only and not medical advice. If you would like to book a physiotherapy assessment you can PM or book online at https://dwellphysio.janeapp.com
