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Pain-Free Gardening Experience – Gardening is a popular hobby for the middle-aged and the elderly. It’s easily accessible and provides a much-needed break from a fast-paced life.

Unfortunately, pain-free gardening becomes a chore when the body starts hurting due to aging. Like any other strenuous activity, gardening and yard work cause injuries and soreness. The use of medication or physical therapy becomes necessary to manage pain in such cases. Most common gardening injuries include:

  • Neck pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist injury)
  • Shoulder tendonitis
  • Lower back pain
  • Knee injury, etc.

But, it doesn’t mean giving up your hobby or living with pain-free gardening.

It doesn’t matter if you are getting old or have chronic pain conditions. With precautions and physical therapy, you can develop a newfound enthusiasm for gardening. Here are some tips for you to get you started.

Tips to Prevent Yard Work and Gardening Pain

  1. Warm-up and cool down

Ten minutes of brisk walking and stretching exercises will improve muscular blood flow. The risk of injury will reduce and you will be more agile. Similarly, cooling down after an exhausting activity will bring your blood pressure and body temperature. Cooling down reduces the chance of getting cramps.

If prior injuries limit your range of movements, you can get physical therapy.

  1. Keep your back straight while bending

While bending or kneeling, try to keep your back straight. Be attentive to your body mechanics.watermelon

Bend your knees and exert pressure from your glutes, thighs, and shoulders while lifting heavy objects from the ground. It will prevent injuries for a Pain-Free Gardening Experience and keep back pain during long gardening sessions. Here’s a video explaining the correct mechanics of lifting heavy objects.

Chronic pain can make lifting objects and working long sessions impossible. If you have chronic pain, you can consider physical therapy treatment. It is a non-invasive and long-term solution for many medical conditions. Consult a physical therapist in Utah to learn more.

  1. Take breaks to stretch

Holding a position for long disrupts blood flow and locks the muscles in that position. So, mindfully take breaks and stretch your back, limbs, and neck to release tension.

Vary your tasks so that one muscle group doesn’t bear excessive pressure. Many physical therapy programs feature various stretching exercises because of their effectiveness.

  1. Tweak the setup for your convenience

Raised beds and trellises are a great option for people suffering from back and knee pain. Yes, you may need some foreplanning to make the shift. But a lot of information on the topic is readily available online and in books.

  1. Invest in the right tools

Shop for tools made to facilitate pain-free gardening and yard work. For example, you can buy equipment such

  • as a lightweight garden seat with space for gardening equipment,
  • gardening knee-pads
  • weed root remover
  • garden caddy
  • garden kneeler
  • add-on handles
  • physical therapy tools for at-home use

You can buy a wheelbarrow or garden cart for hauling stuff easily. Pain-Free Gardening Experience.

  1. Seek treatment for chronic pain

Chronic pain rips the joy out of gardening and yard work. Don’t let chronic pain steal your favorite hobby from you. There are non-invasive treatment options for all types of chronic pains, such as:

  • Physical therapy
  • Acoustic wave therapy
  • Red light therapy

Utah residents can call Mountain View Physical Therapy clinic in Midvale for consultation.

Revive Your Excitement for Gardening

make a landscapeGardening and yard work is supposed to be an escape from the modern world. It’s a personal activity meant to bring you happiness. But, the thought of gardening-related pain can make a person think twice before picking up the hand trowel.

Mountain View Physical Therapy can help you get rid of your chronic pain. No matter what caused it. Be it accident-related or due to osteoarthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, or anything else. We have non-invasive options such as physical therapy, red light therapy, and acoustic wave therapy. We can also correct your posture and movements. We aim to help you enjoy pain-free and injury-free gardening sessions.

Contact us for a consultation today!

 

 

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