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Gardening doesn91Ƶt have to be a pain in the neck 91Ƶ 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, don91Ƶt let a sore back be the answer.

91ƵIf thinking of tackling your garden91Ƶs to-do list already has you anticipating some back pain, you91Ƶre not alone,91Ƶ notes Ryan Harris, from .

91ƵOnce a sunny day arrives, we91Ƶre eager to get outside and we aren91Ƶt thinking about pacing ourselves, which can set us up for injury,91Ƶ Dr. Harris explains.

As we91Ƶre 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.

91ƵDon91Ƶt aim for six hours in one day, instead do a little bit day by day and slowly work your body back into it,91Ƶ Dr. Harris notes. 91ƵThe weeds aren91Ƶt going to get out of control within days, so give your body some time to bounce back.91Ƶ

Additionally, instead of bending over at the waist, Dr Harris advises using a cushion to kneel on or a small stool to sit on 91Ƶ this ensures you91Ƶre bending at the knees and hips, instead of your lower back. It91Ƶs 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 91Ƶ dehydrated disks are more prone to injury.

Once you91Ƶre 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, don91Ƶt lift anything or bend at the waist and try to keep straight 91Ƶ it91Ƶll provide your body with a nice cool-down.

91ƵYou91Ƶve just inflamed your back from gardening and by sitting on the couch, it puts pressure back onto those discs, and they91Ƶre fatigued and aren91Ƶt supporting your back the way they should,91Ƶ 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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