10/09/2026
One of the easiest ways to irritate your back during fall cleanup? Doing the same bend, twist, rake, lift, repeat routine for hours without giving your body much of a break. 🍂
Here are 5 ways to make fall cleanup easier on your back:
1️⃣ Warm up first. Take a few minutes to walk around and get your body moving.
2️⃣ Switch sides while raking. Don’t make one side do all the work.
3️⃣ Bend at your hips and knees. Especially when lifting bags or piles of leaves.
4️⃣ Keep loads manageable. A few lighter trips beat one heroic lift.
5️⃣ Take movement breaks. Change positions often and give your back a break from repetitive motions.
Your yard doesn’t have to be finished in one shot. Pace yourself, move smart, and save your back from reminding you about yardwork for the next three days. 😅🙌
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