Spring and summer call us out into the garden – and that's great! But many people experience uncomfortable stiffness or pain in their lower back afterwards. Does that sound familiar?
Gardening often involves repetitive bending and twisting, heavy lifting, and prolonged hunching. While it may feel productive, it can be a strain on your back, especially your lower back.
In this blog post you will gain insight into:
- Why the lower back responds to gardening
- What you can do yourself
- How treatment at the Health & Sports Clinic in Lyngby can relieve and prevent pain
Why does being in the garden give you back pain?
When you pull weeds, plant flowers or move pots, you use the muscles in your lower back more than you might think. They are not used to the unfamiliar movements, and you often tense up your back without realizing it.
Typical causes:
- Overload of the lumbar muscles
- Poor lifting and working posture
- Tension in the buttocks and hips, which pulls on the lower back
- Dehydration and cold can worsen stiffness
What can you do yourself?
Here are three good tips:
- Warm up before you start. – small stretches and hip mobility exercises.
- Change your working position often – avoid squatting for long periods of time.
- Take breaks and drink water – it prevents both tension and dehydration.
But if the damage has been done, help is available.
How we can help you in the clinic
With Helse- og idrætsklinikken We offer professional treatment for lower back pain.
Physiotherapy massage:
– A deep-tissue treatment that releases muscle tension and increases blood flow to the congested area. Often provides immediate relief.
Trigger point treatment:
– We locate and relax the specific points that cause the pain in the lower back. They are often located in surprising places – for example, in the gluteal muscles.
Combined treatment:
– Many choose a 45-60 minute treatment, where we work both broadly and specifically.
Book an appointment and feel the difference
You don't have to walk around with a sore back for the rest of the season. One or two treatments with massage can make a significant difference – and we also give you guidance on how to prevent it in the future.
Book your appointment here or contact us for advice.
