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It shouldn\u2019t come as much of a surprise, but the first few weeks of spring see a predictable spike in the number of reported back, neck, shoulder, elbow, knee and related injuries. A lot of these happen when we come out of our winter hibernation and get back out into the yard or garden.<\/p>\n
Sadly, a lot of these injuries could be prevented. While it\u2019s true that nothing is foolproof, if you keep the following three tips in mind, you\u2019ll dramatically reduce your chances of getting hurt as you prep your garden.<\/p>\n
1) Be Mindful \u2013 This can be an especially easy thing to forget in the spring because you\u2019ve been cooped up in the house all winter and you\u2019re much more interested in getting your garden in shape than you are in thinking about safety.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, that\u2019s when accidents are most likely to occur. All it takes is one misstep. One instance of trying to pick up something heavy and doing an improper lift or twist, and you\u2019ll find yourself doubled over in agony. Being mindful of what you\u2019re doing and how you\u2019re moving is the No. 1 way of minimizing injury, no matter what the specific situation.<\/p>\n
2) Try Not to Aggravate A Prior Injury \u2013 A close second to simple carelessness is the fact that if you have a previous injury, you\u2019re just statistically more likely to suffer another one, or make your existing injury worse.<\/p>\n
That just comes with the territory sometimes because sometimes we try to do too much when we\u2019re hurt. We tend to overcompensate, which can make things worse. Don\u2019t be that person!<\/p>\n
3) Avoid Lack of Winter Exercise \u2013 This is another big one. It\u2019s entirely understandable, because during the cold winter months, we tend to go into something close to hibernation. The sudden flurry of activity in the spring after months of relative inactivity can\u2019t help but increase your chance of a mishap or injury.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, this one has an easy fix. Just be sure you get plenty of exercise all through the winter months so that the activity in the spring won\u2019t be such a harsh transition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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