Chiropractor saves the day for the Easter Bunny – Includes Top DIY and Gardening Tips

Easter weekend is a time to relax, catch up with friends and family or tackle those DIY projects around the house and garden (weather permitting). We’ve got some top tips for gardening, or DIY whatever the weather.

Don’t make the mistake the Easter Bunny did this year! While busy over-reaching from a step ladder she slipped, twisted her ankle and landed on her lower back.

Don’t fear though she knew KH Chiropractic Cranbrook could help and popped in for treatment on her sprained ankle and lower back; confidently hoping off to fulfil her Easter duties, Phew!

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Top DIY and Gardening Tips:-

Plan Ahead

Buy heavier items (such as gravel or cement), in smaller manageable bags so it’s easier and safer to carry.

Use trollies and wheelbarrows

Avoid heavy lifting

Get larger items delivered and unloaded

Avoid any unnecessary lifting

In the sunshine…..

Gardening

Wear comfortable and safe clothing

So you can move about in freely and are unlikely to get caught.

Start with some lighter tasks

To warm your body up first (as with any exercise).

If you have a big heavy job planned

e.g. laying patio slabs, focus on how you are bending and lifting. Remember to bend your knees and hip hinge to protect your spine. Keep the weight as close to you as possible to minimise the forces on your body and give you the best position of strength.

Repetitive actions

(particularly ones we haven’t done since last summer), can cause repetitive strain injuries. Do not spend longer than 20 minutes on any one thing and make sure you take regular breaks.

Don’t over stretch

Get as close as possible to what you are working on or use suitable tools, such as long handled loppers.

Invest in a stable, safe step ladder

Minimise the chance of falling or over stretching. When using a step ladder make sure someone’s nearby in case of any mishaps (or at the very least keep your mobile on you!).

In the rain…..

DIY (Do it yourself)

Using a ladder or steps

  • Always face it
  • Keep your shoulders, hips and knees pointing in the same direction.

This is good advice for most activities. It’s much better to move your feet than to twist.

Rather than leaning or reaching

Rather than leaning or reaching, use some steps and move them regularly to keep up with where you are.

We are all tempted to ‘cut corners’, but this is usually where injuries happen.

Working low down, get down on the floor!

Don’t lean over this will only strain your back and you will probably notice straightening back up is really uncomfortable.

Painting ceilings can create a lot of stress on the neck and shoulders.

  • Aim to get as much paint on as quickly as possible to minimise the time you are reaching and looking up.
  • A large roller with a long handle can help you to speed things up.
  • Hold the handle at chest height.
  • Keep your head as neutral as possible and keep facing forward so you don’t over exert your neck, again avoiding over reaching

If you sustain an injury this Easter, why not give KH Chiropractic Cranbrook a call on 01392 984959, email info@khchiropractic.com or book online