Tactile plastic dice have raised dots for people with poor vision. The large cones on this checker board are easy to grip, helpful for people with arthritis. Gardening Caring for a garden is a satisfying and pleasurable leisure activity. Gardening involves much physical work that may deter us if we suffer from arthritis or back pain. Fortunately, the right tools can help make gardening easier and more accessible.
Gardening requires bending, which can be difficult or dangerous for people with back problems.
For example, digging entails repeatedly bending and straightening the back while lifting heavy soil. Besides being tiring, this action causes strain to the back, shoulders, and arms. These tools are also less tiring to use because they help the gardener apply greater leverage and thereby expend less energy. The second handle should be attached at a place where it is comfortable to grip. The extra handle also provides better balance, and reduces the body's natural tendency to bend at the waist.