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\"Gardening\"<\/a>
Stretching can help prepare your body for a day spent in the garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now that spring is finally here, you\u2019re no doubt going to spend time planting bulbs, mowing the lawn and pulling weeds.<\/p>\n

Yard work can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching, and pulling, your body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety. Try these stretches to help your body prepare for a day spent in the garden.<\/p>\n

While sitting, prop your heel on a stool or step, keeping the knees straight. Lean forward until you feel a stretch in the back of the thigh, or the hamstring muscle. Hold this position for 15 seconds. Repeat on the other side.<\/p>\n

Stand up, balance yourself, and grab the front of your ankle from behind. Pull your heel toward your buttocks and hold the position for 15 seconds. Repeat with the other leg.<\/p>\n

While standing, weave your fingers together above your head with the palms up. Lean to one side for 10 seconds, then to the other. Repeat this stretch three times.<\/p>\n

Wrap your arms around yourself and rotate to one side, stretching as far as you can comfortably go. Hold for 10 seconds and reverse. Repeat two or three times.<\/p>\n

For more information on health and safety, visit the Ontario Chiropractic Association website at www.chiropractic.on.ca<\/a> or call 1877-327-2273.<\/p>\n

Dr. George Traitses<\/em>
\n416-499-5656, <\/em>www.infinite-health.com<\/em> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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