Spring Yard Work and Your Spine

Spring Yard Work and Your Spine

The snow is melting quickly and the yard will be in need of your attention. Dead leaves and grass will need to be raked, bagged and removed from your backyard. You may experience sore aching muscles and back pain resulting in a sprain-strain as you haven’t used those muscle groups in months.

Before picking up that rake to remove debris, here are a few tips to help keep your day enjoyable:

Stretch – Some simple stretching of your legs, back, arms, shoulders and wrists will help to avoid injury or severe muscle stiffness later. Some muscle soreness is normal as you probably have not used all the same muscle groups for other activities during the winter. This will generally subside in a couple of days as your body gets used to this new activity.

Take your time – Going too fast too soon increases the risk of injury so enjoy your time outdoors and pace yourself. Alternate your tasks between kneeling, standing, digging and planting.

 Use the Right Equipment – Use a kneeling pad to protect your knees. Use ergonomic tools while working in the yard.

Visit your Chiropractor and Massage Therapist – Regular chiropractic adjustments and muscle therapy will help to keep your spine aligned and reduce back and joint pain while maintaining flexibility.

Enjoy the spring and the new life that comes with it. Be good to yourself and your body so you can enjoy the rest of the year in your backyard.

Call us at Family First Chiropractic & Wellness at 403-347-3261 to book your appointment www.family1stchiro.ca

About Guy

A little about myself.......

I graduated from the Alberta Institute of Massage in 2000 and has completed the full massage training program.
I have extensive experience in providing massage and trigger point therapy to all ages. In addition to pre-natal and post-natal massage, I enjoy success in providing relief of headaches as well as relief of pain in the upper and lower back and neck. Certification in Trigger Point Therapy has also assisted me in providing deep tissue massage when needed as well as pain relief in the arms, legs and rotator cuff injuries, WCB, MVA and sports injuries are also areas where I can help you to feel better in conjunction with chiropractic treatments at the clinic.

Guy is in the office on Monday, Wednesday through Friday. For an appointment call 403-347-3261. Family First Chiropractic. www.family1stchiro.ca

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Many health problems  fester without serious symptoms, making correction more difficult later.
This is the “Let sleeping dogs lie” approach to health care. I feel fine, Why do I need to see a doctor?
That’s the problem with the lifestyle-induced health problems facing our culture. They quietly fester in the background, slowly worsening, often without any obvious symptom. Arterial plaque builds up. Blood pressure rises. Certain foods now cause heartburn. Every morning you get out of bed a little bit slower and stiffer. You hardly notice the incremental change.
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Our three doctors are located at Family First Chiropractic. 142 Erickson Dr. Red Deer, AB. To schedule an appointment call 403-347-3261. www.family1stchiro.ca