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Soothe Your Muscles After Yard Work



 

Spring brings sunshine and the urge to get our hands dirty and renew our outdoor spaces. But all that yard work – digging, planting, and raking – can take a toll on our bodies.

Common Yard Work Aches and Pains:

  • Back pain from bending and lifting.

  • Sore shoulders and arms from raking and pruning.

  • Tension in the neck and hands.

Self-Care Strategies:

  • Stretch: Before and after yard work, stretch your muscles to prevent injury.

  • Hydrate: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and prevent muscle cramps.

  • Rest: Take breaks and avoid overexertion.

  • Massage Therapy: A massage can alleviate muscle tension and promote recovery.

How Massage Therapy Can Help:

Massage therapy can target sore muscles, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation. Techniques like deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy can provide relief from yard work-related pain. Research support for this is seen the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research which found that massage therapy can reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after strenuous exercise.

Exercise your good judgment and treat your hard-working muscles to a massage this spring!

 
 
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