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Ontario Chiropractic Association www.chiropractic.on.ca [email protected]. Are common Can lead to long-term problems Are easily preventable. Gardening injuries:. Gardening can be a strenuous activity. In a recent survey: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Ontario Chiropractic Associationwww.chiropractic.on.ca [email protected]
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• Are common
• Can lead to long-term problems
• Are easily preventable
Gardening injuries:
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Gardening can be a strenuous activity.
• In a recent survey:
– 88% of Ontario chiropractors said gardening is among most common causes of back and neck pain during the warm weather season.
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• Repetitive strain injuries of the wrist and elbow
• Degenerative joint and disk problems and herniated disks in the lower back
• Sprain/strain injuries to muscles, especially in the lower back
• Wear and tear on joints and muscles
• Lead to chronic pain
Improper gardening techniques can cause:
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Through preventive education,
chiropractors hope to help gardeners
avoid injury.
The Ontario Chiropractic Association
(OCA) created Plant and Rake Without the
Ache program.
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• Warm up and stretch before you start
• Bend your knees to lift with ease
• Use the right moves
• Use the right tools
• Take frequent breaks
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• Before you start
• Stretch frequently throughout the time in the garden
• To cool down when you’re finished
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• Get close to the load
• Bend knees and keep back straight
• Keep load close to your body
• Pivot with your feet; don’t twist
• Slowly lower load, bending knees
Bend at the knees to lift with ease…
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• Alternate your tasks
• Change hands often
• Check your position
• Kneel to plant and weed
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• Use a hose instead of a watering can
• Use a lightweight wheelbarrow or a good cart to move heavy loads
• Select tools that are a comfortable weight and size for you
• Use long-handled, light-weight tools to avoid bending and twisting.
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• Pace yourself
• Stay hydrated
• Protect yourself
– Don’t forget to wear sun block
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Ontario Chiropractic Association200-20 Victoria St., Toronto, ON., M5C 2N8
Web: www.chiropractic.on.caE-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 416-860-0070 1-877-327-2273