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Functional Gardening- Pain-Free Mowing!

May 8, 2020 functional gardening garden soreness gardening lower back pain mowing specht physical therapy

The weather is getting nicer and the grass is growing. Don’t let mowing leave you feeling sore! Once you’ve warmed up properly, use these postural cues to keep the lawn mowed pain-free this season! #mowthelawn #painfreegardening #spechtpt #keepmoving

Functional Gardening- Pain-Free Mowing Prep Round 1

May 1, 2020 functional gardening garden warm-ups lower back pain mowing prep muscle strain

Mowing the lawn may seem like a basic task, but it can lead to serious soreness or strain. Use this simply warm-up to prep your body for the lawn-mowing season!

Functional Gardening- Lawn Care 101

April 28, 2020 back pain functional gardening gardening lawn care lower back pain weeding

Lawn care involves quite a bit of bending and leaning over. Make sure to warm up properly, and practice proper body mechanics while pulling those dandelions! Keep moving pain free with this lawn care 101 guide!

Functional Gardening- Proper Lifting Techniques Round 2!

April 23, 2020 Functional Gardening Keep Moving back pain functional gardening gardening gardening techniques hip hinge lifting techniques lower back pain specht physical therapy specht pt

Working in the garden is no easy task. When confronted with heavy objects, be they rocks, bags of material, or pots, you need to practice proper lifting and carrying techniques to avoid strain or possible injury. Use this video to properly tackle any heavy gardening task!

Functional Gardening- Deadhead Properly!

April 16, 2020 deadhead deadheading functional gardening keep moving specht physical therapy specht pt

Learn how to avoid back and shoulder fatigue, strain, or pain when deadheading your plants with this tutorial!

Functional Gardening- Proper Weeding Technique

April 10, 2020 functional gardening gardening hip hinge weeding

Many gardeners consider weeding a necessary evil. But don’t let those dandelions get the best of you! Make sure to use proper technique when pulling out that crabgrass! Use this video to learn the proper bent-over techniques while gardening to help prevent pain or injury!

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