Creating a Beautiful Yard With Less Pain

By Donna Stark

There is nothing better than that feeling you get when you finally get the chance to stand back and admire the beauty you achieved with your yard. And boy, do we know how much work was involved! Between all the raking, digging, planting, mowing, and pruning, it's no wonder why you feel a sense of accomplishment. It's also no wonder why you are rubbing your neck and walking with a limp! Taking care of your yard is hard on the body, so before you do anything else, take a look at the following tips from your local chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic. They may be exactly what you need to get through the rest of the summer without any more pain!

Involve the Family

Taking care of your yard and garden is no easy feat, so give yourself a break and enlist the help of your other family members. In addition to getting the job done quicker, doing so will also help reduce the risk of pain and injury since you won't be doing all the heavy work alone. Having help from the family is also a great way to spend some extra quality time together. Just be sure to have their favorite beverages on hand because it is going to be hot!

Avoid Overextending While Reaching for Things

If you find yourself having to stretch while reaching for your tools or for that ugly weed that needs to be pulled, you are probably too far away and could be setting yourself up for an injury. Overextending yourself like that can lead to strained muscles in your back, arms, and shoulders, and should be avoided as much as possible. Before you start any work, make sure you are in the right position and that your tools are well within reach.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

If you want to achieve success, you need to plan on working smarter, not harder. Riding lawn mowers, wheelbarrows, and battery-powered garden tools are a few of the things that will make your work much easier to complete. They will also cut your work time down significantly, which will give you more time during the day to do what you love!

Get Adjusted at The Joint Chiropractic

The most important lesson to learn here is that beauty isn't immune to pain, so if your body starts to hurt after working in your yard, head on in to see your local chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic. With more than 600 locations nationwide, extended hours, and hassle-free visits, it couldn't be any easier to find the relief your body is screaming for and to get back to admiring your work.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Orange, Calif.