The doctor spoke about the methods of preventing back pain in the garden

While working in the garden, people often experience lower back pain. About how to prevent such a situation, "Gazeta.Ru" was told by traumatologist, orthopedist, Candidate of Medical Sciences Mark Aleksanyan.

"Very often, upon arrival at the cottage, heavy physical exertion begins. People are not particularly prepared for this, and therefore problems begin," the doctor notes.

There are many causes of back pain. When working on a site, people spend a long time in a bent position or carry heavy loads on their own without using a cart or a car. Such loads can lead to an exacerbation of chronic diseases of the spine.

"The pain can start in the lower back and stay there, or radiate to the legs — which may indicate sciatica, what is often called sciatica," the expert explained.

The expert advises starting work in the garden with a warm-up.

"Before the summer season, start doing exercises at home. At least the usual physical education that we were taught at school: to stretch, stretch, warm up our muscles," Aleksanyan recommends.

The doctor recommends that you do not do heavy work alone or using carts, wheelbarrows, and trailers. To reduce the load on the lower back, some actions, such as weeding, need to be performed while kneeling or sitting on a stool.

The expert noted the importance of orthopedic shoes when working in the garden. Tools also play a role in reducing back strain.

"The handle of a rake or shovel should be height-appropriate. If you have to bend over, the load on your back increases dramatically," the expert said.

Work in the country should be dosed. If you feel tired, you need to change the type of activity. And if there is pain, it is better to consult a doctor.

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Earlier, on May 6, doctor Irina Geroeva gave advice to summer residents on how to work safely in the garden. According to the expert, it is important to stretch your muscles regularly by doing simple stretching and relaxation exercises and not stay in a bent position for a long time.