“Now learn a lesson from the fig tree.
When its branches bud and its leaves
begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.
” Matthew 24:32 NLT
Spring gives us such pleasure as we see everything
coming back to life, and it’s a
reminder of the new life that...
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“Now learn a lesson from the fig tree.
When its branches bud and its leaves
begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.
” Matthew 24:32 NLT
Spring gives us such pleasure as we see everything
coming back to life, and it’s a
reminder of the new life that
we have through Christ’s
resurrection.
Gardening is a
pleasure for most of us, but
it is also an exercise and can
lead to injuries.
Raking,
mulching, planting, trimming and digging are good
physical activity yet can
result in pain and stiffness
in our neck, shoulder, elbow,
wrist, knees and back if we
over-extend ourselves.
To
enjoy the flowers, vegetables
and fruits without pain try
these tips from Dr.
William
Madosky, a St.
Louis
chiropractor.
Treat gardening as a
sport: Warm up and
stretch the muscles before
beginning.
Be realistic: Plan your
work carefully to avoid
injury.
Set a moderate
pace and time schedule to
allow enjoyment of the
task and minimize
potential injuries.
Remember good body
mechanics: When lifting
heavy
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