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Tips for Healthy Gardening<\/h1>\n

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Getting back into gardening and yardwork in the warm weather doesn\u2019t have to be a pain in the back if you take a few simple precautions. Your Comox Valley Chiropractic clinic is offering some easy tips to get back into the swing of spring without taking a toll on your back.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the warm weather finally arrives, people are eager to get outdoors and many of us tend to overdo it \u2013 especially on the weekends,\u201d says Dr. Grayden Bridge, president of the Canadian Chiropractic Association<\/a>. \u201cThat usually leads to a sore back and a lot of very stiff people showing up at work on Monday morning. The good news is that it\u2019s mostly preventable. Taking a few simple steps will give your back a break and won\u2019t slow you down. In fact, it may even improve your performance in the yard or on the green.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Canadian Chiropractic Association offers the following ten tips to give your back a break this spring \u2013 and all year round.<\/p>\n

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  1.  Take it slow<\/strong>
    \nMany of us are more sedentary during the winter months and lose flexibility and muscle tone. So, take it slow when starting-up spring and summer activities.<\/li>\n
  2. Stretch out<\/strong>
    \nWarm-up your muscles with five to ten minutes of gentle, slow stretching exercises to help prevent injuries and strains on muscles and joints before heading out to the garden.<\/li>\n
  3. Take a break<\/strong>
    \nWhen working in the yard, alternate tasks and positions, and take three brief breaks every hour. Stretch-out frequently.<\/li>\n
  4. Lift it right<\/strong>
    \nWhen lifting, keep your back straight and bend your knees. Lift with your legs not your back when you\u2019re lifting heavy objects or moving potting soil.<\/li>\n
  5. Hydrate<\/strong>
    \nDrink plenty of fluids before, during and after physical activity \u2013 especially during warm weather.<\/li>\n
  6. The right moves<\/strong>
    \nIn the garden kneel to plant and weed. Rake with one leg in front and the other behind. Use tools that are a comfortable weight and size for you.<\/li>\n
  7. Wear protective gear<\/strong>
    \nA hat, sunscreen and breaks in the shade will help prevent overexposure to the sun\u2019s rays and its heat.<\/li>\n
  8. Good footwear reduces wear and tear<\/strong>
    \nWear comfortable supportive shoes appropriate for your activity to avoid slipping, twisting and sliding that can put your back out of gear.<\/li>\n
  9. Stretch-out before you wrap-up<\/strong>
    \nBefore you call it a day, stretch-out your back and leg muscles to help prevent tightness and soreness.<\/li>\n
  10. Sleep on your back or side<\/strong>
    \nSleeping on your stomach can prompt back pain \u2013 not what you want after an active day outside. A supportive mattress will also give your back a break.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u201cDespite the best preventive efforts, some people will still end-up with stiffness and soreness,\u201d says Dr. Bridge. \u201cStudies show that unless the condition is severe, you\u2019re better off returning to light to moderate physical activity after taking it easy for a day or two. In fact, the sooner you begin to move, the faster your recovery will be.\u201d<\/p>\n

    To help ease soreness, your Courtenay Chiropractor suggests the following:<\/p>\n