Make Yardwork Enjoyable Again

If you enjoy yard work, you undoubtedly look forward to enjoying the fruits of your labor. Whether gorgeous flowers, green lawn, or no leaves, the reward of your efforts is tangible and gratifying! Unfortunately, the amount of labor required can also reap a bounty of aches and pains if your body is not properly prepared for this type of activity. Yardwork is a form of exercise and to adequately prepare your body and prevent injuries, a proper warmup and post-work stretching session should be done.

The key to pain-free yardwork is preparation!

Whether getting ready for a sport activity or prepping to shovel some dirt, warming up is essential. A good warm-up increases blood flow in the body and muscles, improved flexibility, and prepares the joints and muscles for work. A 5-10 minute warm-up focused on dynamic movements (slow movements that mimic the activity you are going to do) and a few repetitions of some basic movement patterns to prep you for safe and proper body mechanics.

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Once you finish your yardwork, performing some basic stretches will relieve any built-up muscle tension and can ease the strain felt by your body after the taxing activity and positions.

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In addition to the basic warm-up and stretching, remember these tips to make gardening and yardwork injury-free and enjoyable from spring preparations throughout fall clean-up.

If you do experience pain or limitations with yardwork and gardening, schedule your free assessment today and get back on track to enjoying the beauty of nature!