It's a beautiful spring day, the sun is warming your face, the birds are singing, and you are enthusiastically starting to
\ngardening. After a few hours, you feel tired, but you decide to work a little more.
\nSuddenly you slip on the wet ground, trying to stay on your feet, but you feel a sharp pain in your lower back.
\nin the back. You feel how difficult it is to stretch, and every movement causes discomfort.
\nA joyful day is replaced by back pain, anxiety and a visit to the doctor. Are these injuries
\ncould it have been avoided? Yes!
\n\"Spring is our busy season as pain specialists,\" says the anesthesiologist.
\nresuscitation specialist Asta Ma\u017eeikait\u0117-Banevi\u010dien\u0117. According to our interviewee, the number of patients is currently increasing
\nphysical activity, and at the same time, the incidence of back pain is increasing. Patients who apply
\nmost often suffer from back pain between the shoulder blades, pain in the middle of the back or in the lumbar region
\npain. The latter usually occurs after intensive gardening or heavy physical exertion
\noutside.
\nTo avoid these problems, it is very important to understand the basic biomechanical factors and apply
\npreventive measures that will help protect your spine when doing gardening.
\nHow to protect your back and spine when doing gardening?
\nDaily yard work requires a lot of physical effort: bending, lifting, twisting, prolonged
\nstanding or kneeling puts a lot of strain on the spine. In addition, uneven ground can
\nadditional load on the lumbar region, cause spinal instability and promote microtrauma.
\n\u2714 Warm-up and stretching exercises. Before you start working out, do a light warm-up, including
\nstretching exercises for your back, hips, and legs. This will prepare your muscles and reduce the risk of injury.
\n\u2714 Use proper lifting techniques. When lifting heavy objects such as bags of soil
\nor rocks, bend your knees, keep your back straight, and use your leg and torso muscles. Avoid
\nwhen lifting, rotate your body.
\n\u2714 Break up your work into stages. Don't try to do everything at once \u2013 take breaks to
\navoid excessive strain on the spine.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Choose ergonomic tools. Tools with long handles or adjustable holders
\nreduces the need to bend and makes work easier.
\n\u2714 Maintain good posture. Whether you're planting plants or shoveling snow, try to
\nkeep your back in a neutral position, bend your knees and use the strength of your leg muscles.
\n\u2714 Wear proper footwear. Choose shoes with good cushioning and stability to
\nreduce the strain on your spine when working on uneven terrain.
\n\u2714 Strengthen your core muscles. Exercises like planks, crunches, or waist crunches
\nstabilization exercises help maintain a strong back and reduce the risk of injury.
\n\u2714 Don't try to do everything alone. If you need to move very heavy objects or perform more complex tasks,
\nwork, ask for help or hire specialists.
\nWhy does the spine often suffer when doing gardening?
\n\u2714 Repetitive movements and poor posture. Constant bending and twisting movements increase
\nstrain on the spine and can cause long-term damage.
\n\u2714 Sudden fall or unexpected shock. When working on wet tiles or uneven ground, falls
\ncan cause acute back pain or even spinal fractures.
\n\u2714 Inappropriate work tools. Tools that are not ergonomically designed or are too heavy cause unnecessary
\nback muscle tension and spinal strain, and promotes incorrect posture.
\nWhen is it necessary to consult a doctor?
\nIf you experience persistent low back pain, limited range of motion, numbness, or loss of strength,
\ndecrease in your legs, do not delay - the sooner you contact specialists, the greater the chance
\navoid serious spinal problems.
\nClinic Agatas in Kaunas is a pain treatment and spine surgery clinic, where
\ntop-level specialists. Depending on your diagnosis, the following treatment methods may be used:
\n\u2705 Physiotherapy and kinesitherapy - strengthening spinal stability and reducing pain.
\n\u2705 Ivazinis gydymas („blokados”) \u2013 ma\u017einan\u010dios u\u017edegim\u0105 ir skausm\u0105 juosmens srityje.
\n\u2705 Surgical operations \u2013 helping to effectively restore spinal functionality.
\nMay your spine remain strong this spring, and may every day in nature be a true pleasure!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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