26 Mar A Healthier You In 2015 Series: Gardening And Back Problems
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Five Ways to Avoid Common Back Problems Caused By Gardening
It’s that time of year again. Warmer weather has returned, birds are singing and our thoughts have turned to growing things outside. While exercise and fresh air are generally thought of as good things, many gardening activities can lead to significant back pain. Before you put your garden gloves on and grab that shovel, prepare yourself and your body by following these five simple practices.
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