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Get well · Stay well
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Nov/Dec 2019
by Craig de Groot, chiropractor at Willow Brook Clinic
Autumn is here!
utumn brings a whole range of garden tasks; time to cut back the dead plants, clear up leaves, do winter planting and put the greenhouse to bed. Our bodies are very well adapted to a variety of tasks, but we need to be careful not to take advantage of this and push our bodies to breaking point. The stress and strain we put our bodies under can easily be overlooked when we are enjoying ourselves in the garden. Here is some advice on what to do to ensure that your body is well managed during autumn gardening: Don’t wear clothes that are tight or could constrict your movement. Loose fitting comfortable clothes will make it easier to move about. Gardening is like any other exercise; you need to warm up first. Don’t go straight into heavy garden work; start off with lighter jobs as this will lessen the chance of muscle strain. Get as close as possible to the things you are pruning and avoid overstretching to reach the area you are dealing with. Invest in some long-handled secateurs
to reach plants and bushes that are beyond normal reach. When using a ladder or steps, make sure you are always facing it, keeping your shoulders, hips and knees pointing in the same direction. Rather than leaning or reaching, move the ladder or step regularly to keep up with where you are. Any kind of ladder must be firmly and safely planted in position and, if possible, have someone else there to keep an eye on things. Vary your activity by spending no more than 20-30 minutes on any one thing and make sure you take regular breaks. Take advantage of the last walk around the garden at the end of your day’s work to stretch and let your body cool down before settling in for the evening. If you have any concerns about your body and wellbeing, contact your chiropractor for advice and treatment. The Willow Brook Clinic East Offices The Willow Brook Centre www.willowbrookclinic.co.uk
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