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02/03/2010
Keeping thoses aches and pains at bay
It is the time of year when, as the days start to get longer and the Christmas over indulgeance still shows itself on the bathroom scales; we think about exercise. Or, at least starting something that may burn of a few extra calories. Be it walking, gardening, joining a club or gym or taking on a challenge such as training for the Plymouth Half Marathon, or a charity walk, run or cycle.
But what about that niggly pain in your back that has never really settled since gardening last autumn. Or the strained calf muscle, the headaches, the twingy shoulder? You've treid resting, taking painkillers, even ignoring the pain and it still persists!
Here at Plymouthphysio we feel the key to helping these injuries, aches and pains settle is an in-depth assessment. This allows for a dedicated treatment plan - usually of "hands-on" techniques, maybe some electrotherapy, plus advice on self care, exercises, stretching and helping you to progress your exercise. All designed to help you to a speedy recovery. Tailoring the treatment to meet your needs is important to us. We will also liase with your GP or consultant and discuss alternative treatments or diagnostic procedures if necessary.
Call us now on 01752 670707 to ask about booking an initial assesment / treatment.
But what about that niggly pain in your back that has never really settled since gardening last autumn. Or the strained calf muscle, the headaches, the twingy shoulder? You've treid resting, taking painkillers, even ignoring the pain and it still persists!
Here at Plymouthphysio we feel the key to helping these injuries, aches and pains settle is an in-depth assessment. This allows for a dedicated treatment plan - usually of "hands-on" techniques, maybe some electrotherapy, plus advice on self care, exercises, stretching and helping you to progress your exercise. All designed to help you to a speedy recovery. Tailoring the treatment to meet your needs is important to us. We will also liase with your GP or consultant and discuss alternative treatments or diagnostic procedures if necessary.
Call us now on 01752 670707 to ask about booking an initial assesment / treatment.
02/03/2010
ENJOY YOUR GARDEN!
We see many people in the practice who have over done the gardening, especially in the spring, and have suffered as a result.
Most commonly it is your lower back that will complain first, especially after any sustained digging, weeding, moving soil around etc.
We will also see a fair number of shoulders and elbow problems. This is usually as a result of intense pruning.
It seems a shame to allow what is a most enjpyable and rewarding hobby or pastime to be spoilt by aches and pains. If you follow a few simple rules alot of injurues can be prevented. So below a a few ideas:
1)PACING. If you do nothing else but pace how much you do in the garden and for how long in any one day you will be less likely to suffer injuries.
2)VARIETY. Doing different tasks in the garden will help. So try a small patch of weeding then move onto some digging, and then perhaps planting out of seeds etc.
3)TOOLS There are many useful gardening tools on the market that can help your back and shoulders. For example using a spade with a small digging blade means you will repeatedly be lifting less weight. Or trowels and hand forks with extendable handles can minimise bending.
4)CHANGE. You might think about changing some aspects of your garden to reduce the stressses on your body eg. raised flower beds, paving stones or patios to reduce the grass cutting etc.
5)STOP. Take a break whilst you still feel good and with no aches or niggles. Try to do little bits at a time rather than one long and often intense day. That way you can do more another day.
6)ENJOY Best of all take time to sit back and relax and enjoy your garden, even with a few weeds!!
Most commonly it is your lower back that will complain first, especially after any sustained digging, weeding, moving soil around etc.
We will also see a fair number of shoulders and elbow problems. This is usually as a result of intense pruning.
It seems a shame to allow what is a most enjpyable and rewarding hobby or pastime to be spoilt by aches and pains. If you follow a few simple rules alot of injurues can be prevented. So below a a few ideas:
1)PACING. If you do nothing else but pace how much you do in the garden and for how long in any one day you will be less likely to suffer injuries.
2)VARIETY. Doing different tasks in the garden will help. So try a small patch of weeding then move onto some digging, and then perhaps planting out of seeds etc.
3)TOOLS There are many useful gardening tools on the market that can help your back and shoulders. For example using a spade with a small digging blade means you will repeatedly be lifting less weight. Or trowels and hand forks with extendable handles can minimise bending.
4)CHANGE. You might think about changing some aspects of your garden to reduce the stressses on your body eg. raised flower beds, paving stones or patios to reduce the grass cutting etc.
5)STOP. Take a break whilst you still feel good and with no aches or niggles. Try to do little bits at a time rather than one long and often intense day. That way you can do more another day.
6)ENJOY Best of all take time to sit back and relax and enjoy your garden, even with a few weeds!!
Plymouthphysio
Vicky Llewellyn MCSP RCST
tel: 01752 670707
Member of the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice
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