Back care in the Garden - Lift objects safely
Waist not, knees lots!
Back care in the garden is important and it only takes a few seconds more to lift objects safely and to prevent back injuries whilst gardening.
How do you lift things? Most people bend at the waist, grab hold and then straighten up. Lifting like this puts tremendous strain on your back. Whether you are lifting potted plants, stone flags or even a full watering can doing it correctly is simple.
Always Firstly bend the knees so that you are in a squatting position in front of the object you wish to lift. Next grab hold firmly and use your legs to push you upward into a standing position. Doing this safely transfers the weight to your legs without putting any strain on the back.
Back pain is an all too common pest often found preying on hardy gardeners of all ages. It does not only strike whilst the gardener is hard at work but will also sneak in and pounce on the restful gardener who may have been exposed during a hard days digging.
Often attracted by incorrect and risky back use a sure way to stave off this unwanted pest is to observe a few simple back safety rules.
WRITTEN BY BBC GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDENER CHRIS MYERS-FROM HIS SERIES “BACK CARE TIPS FOR GARDENERS”
Chris’s Story: For over 10 years I suffered with back pain. Generally striking after a particularly hard day’s work the pain could be unbearable with my resorting to taking strong anti-inflammatory relief and regular visits to the osteopath.
Since I discovered VertiBaX and tried the Heavy Task Core Lumbar Active Support VB121 my working life has totally changed- for the better.
A hard day’s graft used to be followed by a day of pain. Now I can do as much hard work as before but every day, and without the pain striking. The great thing about the VertiBaX: Heavy Task Core Lumbar Active Support is that it cost me less than a trip to the osteopath, someone I am more than glad to see the BACK of!!
To help prevent back injuries whilst gardening and to buy the VertiBaX: Heavy Task Core Lumbar Active Support visit http://www.support4physio.co.uk/vertibax-heavy-task-core-lumbar-active-support.php . To find out more about Chris Myers Garden Design visit http://www.chrismyersdesign.co.uk
Disclaimer: Professional independent medical advice should be taken before acting on any of the information given in this article.
