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Gardening doesn㽶Ƶֱt have to be a pain in the neck 㽶Ƶֱ or back

Local chiropractor shares his tips for a smooth start to the growing season
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Dr. Ryan Harris of Glenmore Chiropractic Inc reveals the link between the way that you garden and the sore back/neck you experience afterwards.

As the weather continues to warm, our gardens begin calling us outdoors! This year, don㽶Ƶֱt let a sore back be the answer.

㽶ƵֱIf thinking of tackling your garden㽶Ƶֱs to-do list already has you anticipating some back pain, you㽶Ƶֱre not alone,㽶Ƶֱ notes Ryan Harris, from .

㽶ƵֱOnce a sunny day arrives, we㽶Ƶֱre eager to get outside and we aren㽶Ƶֱt thinking about pacing ourselves, which can set us up for injury,㽶Ƶֱ Dr. Harris explains.

As we㽶Ƶֱre not typically as active in the winter months, our core strength can weaken. Then, when we spend an extended period of time hunched over, paired with a weaker core, it can set us up for injury. Pacing yourself is a great way to avoid injury.

㽶ƵֱDon㽶Ƶֱt aim for six hours in one day, instead do a little bit day by day and slowly work your body back into it,㽶Ƶֱ Dr. Harris notes. 㽶ƵֱThe weeds aren㽶Ƶֱt going to get out of control within days, so give your body some time to bounce back.㽶Ƶֱ

Additionally, instead of bending over at the waist, Dr Harris advises using a cushion to kneel on or a small stool to sit on 㽶Ƶֱ this ensures you㽶Ƶֱre bending at the knees and hips, instead of your lower back. It㽶Ƶֱs also important to make sure you get up and walk around every 10 to 15 minutes to help get some fluid movement back into the spine, taking pressure off your disks. Staying hydrated is also key 㽶Ƶֱ dehydrated disks are more prone to injury.

Once you㽶Ƶֱre done for the day, avoid spending the rest of the night sitting down as a reward for your hard work. Instead, try to keep moving, don㽶Ƶֱt lift anything or bend at the waist and try to keep straight 㽶Ƶֱ it㽶Ƶֱll provide your body with a nice cool-down.

㽶ƵֱYou㽶Ƶֱve just inflamed your back from gardening and by sitting on the couch, it puts pressure back onto those discs, and they㽶Ƶֱre fatigued and aren㽶Ƶֱt supporting your back the way they should,㽶Ƶֱ Dr. Harris explains.

While these tips can help set you up for a successful garden season, a visit to your local chiropractor can help ensure your body is properly aligned, which helps your spine absorb stresses better. And a trip to Glenmore Chiropractic puts you in the right hands!

To learn more, visit them today.



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