Gardening
Gardening is also a form of exercise, so try to spend 10-15 minutes doing simple back mobility exercises to warm up.
- Wear clothing that is loose and comfortable to keep your muscles warm.
- Avoid working in a stooped position and try to keep upright and kneel to do tasks such as weeding.
- Digging should be done with the back upright.
- Avoid twisting and use your feet to turn.
- When pruning and cutting avoid overreaching and use a stepladder.
- Garden centres also sell specially designed tools for people with back pain.
