Power through Posture

I have now qualified as a Scar Therapy Practitioner and am looking forward to using this amazing skill in my current practice.

As our gardens begin to bloom and flourish, we will be spending more time tending to them. To avoid potential aches and pains that can accompany this work, here are a few tips:

Take regular breaks so that you are not allowing your muscles and joints to become fixed in any one position.

When weeding or digging, bend from your hips, not your waist. If you collapse over your plants you will overstretch your back muscles and they will be unable to support your arms efficiently, which will lead to tension in your shoulders and neck.

When reaching up to cut tall hedges or trees, avoid leaning backwards and be careful not to lock your knees. This could lead to tension in your lower back and your tools feeling much heavier, due to lack of back support.

At the end of the day, admire your work with an ache free back!

For further information on 'working well', please contact me.