Gardeners are getting out the tools of the spring and getting ready to tend their lawns and gardens. Not so fast, says UConn Health Center physical therapist John Masley.
Gardening is like a sport's event.
You need to be in shape before you go out there. If you haven't been exercising and stretching regularly all year long, you need some conditioning. If you're not sure how to stretch, there are numerous books available. Check your local library or bookstore and be sure the author is credible. Always begin work with light activities.