Gardening? We got your back

WE GOT YOUR BACK!

Let’s face it we are a sedentary bunch. As the sowing season hits us, the days get a little lighter and the threat of open garden looms closer… we go from nothing to everything, ALL AT ONCE. 

Our winter bodies are not ready for the onslaught of 5 hours humped over a soggy bed pulling weeds! Then the injuries start to creep in. 

So my top tips over the next month and the spinal video below should help to alleviate some common issues. 

SQUAT

I often find parking your bum on an upturned plant pot is enough to help spread the load. If you can’t squat bring the ground up to you. This week we trialed a large scaffold plank on two up-turned pots as a makeshift bench and played around with different seated positions  it made the world of difference.

TAKE BREAKS

Time block. Write a list. Set an alarm and do only what is on that list for 20/30 mins then move! Stretch those legs, walk up and down. This is the best way to stop muscle atrophy and pull you out of the weeding rabbit hole.

HYDRATE

Did you know our spinal discs are 80% water?

HOW YOU HYDRATE could be a key factor in your back pain. Fluids need an optimum osmolality (concentration of salts and sugars) That’s why plain water isn’t always great for quick hydration -it just sits there.TRY THIS:

·      1litre of water mixed with a pinch of good Celtic sea salt and a pinch of natural sugars. (Honey or maple syrup only) is perfect sipped through the day.

PREP YOUR BODY

Often times we are too exhausted to think about more exercise after a day in the garden. However your body will thank you for it. 

I have included a little 20minute spinal mobility video in the link below that could be used at the beginning or end of you day. (Preferably both)

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